The Department for Education has announced a restructure. Picture: Adobe Stock

Department for Education announces major restructure

Social Care
Ombudsman Michael King called on the council to apologise to the boy and his family. Picture: Adobe Stock

Council failings left autistic teenager unsupported for three years, ombudsman finds

Education
Esther Horner founded Kinetic Youth in 2012.

NYA appoints Kinetic Youth boss as deputy director of youth work

Youth Justice
Charities are calling on local authorities to commit to resolving immigration issues for children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock

Care Day: One in 10 children in care have unresolved immigration issues, charities warn

Social Care
The change would benefit more than 180,000 people in England, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Josh MacAlister urged to recommend care experience becomes protected characteristic

Social Care
The white paper fails to tackle youth homelessness, Centrepoint says. Picture: Centrepoint

The lost generation: The government fails to allocate financial support for young rough sleepers

Guest Blog
Care leavers will receive their first payment around their 18th birthday. Picture: Adobe Stock

Wales launches basic income pilot for care leavers

Social Care
Black children are more likely to be given harsher sentences by the courts, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Black children in care face ‘double whammy of disadvantage’ in youth justice system

Youth Justice
BCP Council combined three Dorset Council areas when it was created in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock

BCP Council: Too early to see impact of reorganisation at ‘inadequate’ children’s services

Ofsted
Families subject to the benefits cap face an even bigger loss, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Families on universal credit face £570 loss as cost of living soars

Social Care
Star Hobson's death led to the appointment of a commissioner at Bradford City Council. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

Bradford Council recruitment problems ‘key’ to children’s services failures

Social Care
Helen Hayes was appointed shadow children and early years minister in December. Picture: Parliament UK

Family hubs a ‘pale imitation’ of Sure Start Centres, Labour says

Early Years