Sector leaders have warned the uplift will not cover costs for some providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

DfE confirms increase in funding rates for childcare places

Early Years

Being big hearted about children’s social care is not enough

Guest Blog
The Care Review will carry out a children’s rights impact assessment before issuing recommendations. Picture: Adobe Stock

Campaigners welcome inclusion of children’s rights in Care Review

Social Care
Children are currently living in temporary accomodation, including hotels. Picture: Adobe Stock

Fully fund councils to comply with asylum transfer scheme, government told

Social Care
Concerns have been raised over the treatment of children at Oakhill STC. Picture G4S

Children’s sector leaders call for overhaul of youth justice system

Youth Justice
Leicester's children's services have been rated 'good' by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

Ofsted praises Leicester Council over ‘robust support’ for children

Children's Services
Legacy Youth Zone delivered 15,000 meals to the community during Covid-19 lockdowns. Picture: Legacy Youth Zone

Legacy Youth Zone launches major fundraising drive

Youth Work

Improvement plan not enough to turn around Oakhill STC

Guest Blog
Young people told the Prince's Trust that they have lost confidence when it comes to work and training. Picture: Adobe Stock

Disadvantaged young people struggling 'to get lives back on track’ post-pandemic

Education
Mental health issues relating to the Covid-19 have sparked a rise in home education, according to the ADCS. Picture: Adobe Stock

Mental health concerns spark home education rise

Education
Children's homes leaders have reported a workforce crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children's home leaders urge government to tackle workforce crisis

Social Care

A motion to strengthen the children’s social care workforce

Guest Blog