Professional development and support for social workers is set to be implemented by government. Picture: Adobe Stock

Care Review: DfE announces plans for National Implementation Board to oversee reforms

Social Care
Changes to advocacy services for children in care are among recommendations in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

Care Review: Sector split over 'radical' proposals

Social Care
Dr Jo Casebourne said she is 'really excited' about the potential merger. Picture: EIF

Early Intervention Foundation in talks over merger with What Works for Children’s Social Care

Social Care
Fifty people attended the inaugural conference. Picture: NYA

Sector leaders attend first national youth work and racial justice conference

Youth Work
Improvement at Werrington should be expected, inspectors have said. Picture: HMP Werrington/Twitter

YOI branded ‘most violent prison’ in England and Wales by inspectors

Youth Justice
Lynn Perry is chief executive at Barnardo's. Picture: Barnardo's

Government needs to ‘level up’ the system for children in care

Guest Blog

10 key questions about the CYP Now Awards answered

Childcare leaders have raised concern over the potential impact of reducing staffing ratios. Picture: Adobe Stock

Childcare ratios: DfE reveals further consultation details

Early Years
'Aimi was an outstanding leader, manager, but also friend,' colleagues have said. Picture: TwentyTwenty

Tributes to children’s charity leader hit by car

Youth Work
Torbay Council has pledged to work towards an 'outstanding' rating. Picture: Adobe Stock

Inspectors hail ‘impressive’ improvement in council’s children’s services

Social Care
DfE wants all schools to join multi-academy trusts by 2030 as part of its planned education reforms. Picture: Adobe Stock

Education union raises questions over DfE academy push

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

A perfect storm for families and childcare?

The Early Years Blog