London's Tower Hamlets has the highest rates of child food poverty, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

Report lays out ‘heart-breaking’ extent of child food poverty in London

Social Care
Campaigners have called for the safeguarding report to be published. Picture: Smolaw11/Adobe Stock

Criticism as ICO backs government refusal to publish safeguarding review

Social Care
Wilsic Hall, near Doncaster, is one of three settings included in the investigation. Picture: Google Maps

Review finds ‘serious abuse and neglect’ at three residential children’s homes

Health
Experts warned MPs that early years recruitment has become increasingly difficult. Picture: Kraken Images/Adobe Stock

Childcare experts urge MPs to address recruitment crisis

Early Years
Inequalities were found to be a key barrier in access to mental health services by the CQC. Picture: Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock

CQC highlights concerns over young people’s mental health services

Health
Magic Breakfast is to provide free nutritious meals in schools across Wandsworth. Picture: Magic Breakfast

Councils dig deep to help children and families below poverty line

Cost-of-living
Political turbulence has led to rapid turnover at the Department for Education. Picture: Marco Govel/Adobe Stock

Minister changes raise concerns

Children's Services
The implementation board is seeking three people with ‘lived experience’ of care. Picture: ellphoto/Adobe stock

Unrest over Care Review board plans

Cost-of-living
The report cited two cases where children waited five days in the ED for a bed. Picture: Ronald/Adobe Stock

Long waits for mental health care blamed on bed and staff shortage

Health
‘Significant underused space in schools’ could be opened up for extra childcare provision. Picture: bernardbodo/Adobe Stock

Case for expanding school-led childcare

Early Years
Rachel de Souza has called for schools and local authorities to improve attendance. Picture: Wirestock Creators/Adobe Stock

Briefing: School attendance drive

Education
NYA’s course aims to help youth workers improve services for GRT young people. Picture: NYA

Support for GRT young people

Youth Work