More than half of foster carers say they were not given enough information about a child before a placement began. Picture: Adobe Stock

Foster carer shortage sees children miss out on vital support, report warns

Social Care
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in June last year. Picture: West Midlands Police

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Zahawi launches national review into murder of six-year-old

Social Care
Helen Hayes paid tribute to Tulio Siddiq saying she 'leaves big shoes to fill'. Picture: Parliament UK

Helen Hayes replaces Tulip Siddiq as shadow children and early years minister

Early Years
The LGO has called for changes over its powers to investigate complaints from families of children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

Ombudsman calls for greater powers to investigate SEND complaints

Education
The scheme offers targeted interventions for vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

DfE school attendance scheme targets youth violence ‘hotspots’

Youth Justice
All children were removed from Rainsbrook STC in June. Picture: MTC

Government terminates Rainsbrook STC contract

Youth Justice

Systems and partnerships vital to sustain a positive future for children’s services

The ADCS Blog
Childcare staff said working during the pandemic made them more likely to quit the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

'Severe’ early years workforce shortage sparks childcare crisis, EYA data shows

Early Years
Just three per cent of health visitors say they are able to provide “an excellent service”. Picture: Adobe Stock

Quarter of health visitors have caseloads exceeding 750 children

Early Years
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are more likely to fall behind in class than their peers, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children three years behind at school, report warns

Education
Lisa Arthey has resigned as DCS at North East Lincolnshire Council. Picture: North East Lincolnshire Council

Council's 'inadequate’ Ofsted rating prompts DCS resignation

Social Care
Redthread embeds youth work teams in A&E departments. Picture: Redthread

Youth workers in emergency departments 'reduce youth violence'

Youth Justice