There was a rise in the proportion of parents of autistic children who said school was failing to meet their child's needs. Image: Tom Campbell

School system blighted by failures to support autistic pupils, charity warns

Education
If accepted, the case could have led to compensation claims against councils. Image: Pheelingsmedia / Adobestock

Councils not deemed liable for care duties under section 20 ruling

Social Care
Baby and toddler groups prevent parents from feeling isolated, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Steep decline in services for babies and new parents, charities warn

Early Years
Josh MacAlister at an engagement event for the Care Review earlier this year. Picture: Josh MacAlister

Care Review launches penultimate stage of project

Social Care
The fund is aimed at supporting those most at risk of unemployment. Picture: Adobe Stock

Youth Futures Foundation announces £6.1m employment fund

Youth Work
The helpline has been open for six months. Picture: Adobe Stock

Helpline to support victims of abuse in schools receives hundreds of calls

Education
The NatWest scheme offers mentoring and paid work. Picture: Adobe Stock

NatWest joins forces with youth services to support NEET young people

Youth Work
Ofsted is proposing changes to inspections of children's homes and holidays schemes for disabled children. Picture: Phil Adams

Ofsted launches consultation over interim children’s home inspections

Social Care
The number of children's mental health workers has risen significantly since 2019. Picture: Alex Deverill

Survey reveals large rise in children's mental health workforce

Health

The time for investing in children is now

The ADCS Blog
Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf applied for a place for his daughter at Little Scholars Day Nursery

Inspectors uphold Scottish Health Secretary’s complaint over ‘discriminatory’ nursery

Early Years
Foster care recruitment is needed to meet a shortage of foster carers for older children. Picture: Pololia/Adobe Stock

Adopter recruitment tsar calls for national campaign to include foster carers