West Mercia has "few arrangements" in place to support children in custody, inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock

Proposal to reopen Rainsbrook STC amid fears youth custody numbers will double by 2024

Youth Justice
Young people can use the app to see self-help advice. Picture: Adobe Stock

Digital platform launches to support children on CAMHS waiting lists

Amanda Spielman says Ofsted's role has 'never been more important'. Picture: Ofsted

SEND review must take lessons from 2014 reforms, Ofsted’s chief inspector says

Education
LGO Michael King: The council has demonstrated a lack of understanding of its role in the SEND process. Picture: LGO

Ombudsman criticises Cambridgeshire council for failings over treatment of disabled boy

Education
The government is urging children's mental health practitioners to respond to the consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

Mental health: Call to reform youth support in racialised communities

Health
Amy Hubber: “Contrary to government rhetoric, the Turing programme fails to be as inclusive as its predecessor”

Turing programme will fail disadvantaged young people

Your Shout
Early years leaders have described plans as 'short-sighted'. Picture: Adobe Stock

Early years leaders criticise ‘ludicrous’ plans to reduce child ratios

Early Years
Measures include ‘local inclusion plans’ across early years, schools and post-16 education. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock

Cautious welcome for SEND vision but campaigners remain sceptical

Education
Mental ill health can disrupt education. Picture: DGLImages/Adobe Stock

Plan to boost mental wellbeing

Health
The early years sector is concerned the government will see childcare deregulation as a solution to sustainability problems. Picture: Adobe Stock

Protecting childcare staff ratios

Early Years
Steve Crocker says he is looking to the year ahead with ‘excitement and trepidation'

ADCS presidency to be shaped by trio of children’s services reports

Children's Services
Increasing workloads are cited among the main challenges faced by social workers in the BASW survey. Picture:Avava/Adobe Stock

Social work exits prompt shortage concerns

Social Care