Inspectors say better mental health provision is necessary at Parc YOI. Picture: HMI Prisons

Inspectors identify high levels of drug use and self-harm at Parc YOI

Youth Justice
Dame Rachel de Souza has also called for the creation of childminder agencies in every local authority. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

Commissioner's plans for schools to provide childcare labelled ‘misguided’

Early Years
The government is looking at reforming childcare in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

Childcare ratios: ‘No date planned’ for publication of DfE response to consultation

Early Years
Reports suggest funded childcare places could be scrapped. Picture: AdobeStock/PoppyPix

Call for childcare consultation amid reports funded places to be scrapped

Early Years
A teenage boy was denied free transport to college. Picture: AdobeStock/MakiStock

Council criticised over 'flawed' home to school transport scheme

Health
Free one-to-one sessions will be available to children from military backgrounds. Picture: The Owl Centre

Free mental health programme for military children launches

Health
Sadiq Khan met with Hakim Sillah's mother, Saranba, in March. Picture: Saranba Sillah

Sadiq Khan to lobby Home Secretary over knife arches in youth justice buildings

Youth Justice
Punitive punishments, such as exclusion, can negatively affect a child's mental health, researchers say. Picture: AdobeStock

Children's mental health needs 'overlooked in school behaviour policies'

Education
The CSA has published guidance for professionals. Picture: CSA Centre

We all need a plan to confidently respond to children experiencing harmful sexual behaviour

Guest Blog
James Hempsall is director of Hempsall’s Consultancy. Picture: Hempsall's

Ratio revolution?

The Early Years Blog
Manchester City Council is the latest to pass a motion recognising care experience as a protected characteristic. Picture: AdobeStock

Manchester City Council to recognise care experience as protected characteristic

Social Care
The Early Years Alliance has launched resources, advice and support for providers and parents. Picture: AdobeStock/Tutye

Resources to support childcare providers through winter challenges

Cost-of-living