Most classrooms are not sufficiently ventilated, teaching unions warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Government 'failing' on classroom ventilation, union claims

Education
Early years settings have reported thousands of Covid-19 cases. Picture: Adobe Stock

Covid-19 cases in early years settings ‘skyrocket’ before Christmas

Early Years

Duty of optimism

The ADCS Blog
The government has launched a new campaign to encourage families to swap to healthy snacks. Picture: Adobe Stock

New campaign targets record rise in childhood obesity amid pandemic

Health

Don’t forget young carers

Guest Blog
Youth workers have been placed on 18 routes around schools in the West Midlands. Picture: West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

Violence reduction scheme sees youth workers chaperone walk to school

Youth Work
Poetic Unity is one of the charities involved in the project. Picture: Poetic Unity

Cultural arts employment project reopens to young people

Youth Work
The changes are detailed in the Nationality and Borders Bill. Picture: Adobe Stock

Home Office plans 'scientific age assessments’ for asylum-seeking children

Social Care
Ofsted has said it will resume inspections despite staff shortages. Picture: Phil Adams

Ofsted advises schools and nurseries hit by staff shortages to apply to defer inspections

Early Years
Wakefield's children's services has been rated 'good' overall by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

Inspectors praise ­­‘significant improvements’ at Wakefield children’s services

Social Care
Children are facing waits of more than four months for treatment, MPs have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children worst hit by NHS Covid backlog, say medical experts

Health
Young children classed as at-risk may soon be offered the Covid-19 jab. Picture: Adobe Stock

Nadhim Zahawi: Covid-19 vaccine for vulnerable young children to be rolled-out within weeks

Health