Researchers have called for a whole-system review of government early years policy. Image: Oksana Kuzmina, Adobestock

‘Complex and confusing’ early years system is failing families, researchers warn

Early Years
Adopter approvals rose 23 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, DfE figure show. Image: Alamy

DfE reports surge in adopter approvals amid the pandemic

Social Care
Patrick Ward gave evidence to the education select committee. Picture: Adobe Stock

Ofsted schools framework ‘not fit’ for children in care

Social Care
Researchers will work with young people and families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Project to improve sharing of social care data receives £2.8m grant

Social Care
The charity is piloting greater post-diagnostic support. Picture: Ambitious about Autism

Charity’s new strategy to broaden support for young people with autism

Education
Mark Douglas has spent two years in the post. Picture: Bradford Council

Bradford Council's director of children’s services resigns

Social Care
Kulvarn Atwal described the decision as 'very difficult'. Picture: Achievement for All

Education improvement charity calls in administrators

Education
Young people will protest over the planned closure at a meeting of Ealing Council. Picture: Young Ealing Foundation

Young people campaign to save Ealing youth club

Youth Work
Shout Out UK will use the grant to set up a youth policy development group. Picture: Shout Out UK

Shout Out UK awarded youth engagement grant

Youth Work
Jonathan Stanley is manager of the National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care. Picture: NCERCC

NCERCC responds to The Case for Change: Your Feedback

Guest Blog
Peter Wanless is chief executive of the NSPCC. Picture: NSPCC

Spending review will determine long-term impact of Covid-19

Guest Blog
Gail Tolley is strategic director, children and young people, at Brent Council

‘Deep down there is much more to it’

The ADCS Blog