State-funded nurseries will be given carbon dioxide monitors, DfE has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

Early years settings and special schools to benefit from ventilation plan

Early Years
Wandsworth suffered from high levels of Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

Wandsworth's 'agile' children's services praised over Covid-19 support

Social Care
The NHS Confederation is calling for greater investment in mental health support for young people. Picture: NHS Confederation

Children’s mental health services at ‘tipping point’

Health
Thousands of people have been evacuated from Afghanistan. Picture: Ministry of Defence

Charities call for stronger support for unaccompanied Afghan children

Social Care
Residential care staff could benefit from reflective practice, the St Christopher's Fellowship says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Improve staff wellbeing support in children’s homes to reduce turnover, research suggests

Social Care
Thousands of incidents of online grooming were reported to police last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

NSPCC: Record numbers of children groomed online amid pandemic

Social Care
Manchester Council has agreed to recommendations made by the ombudsman. Picture: Adobe Stock

Manchester Council ordered to review alternative education policy

Education
Groundwork helped Jake, 17, onto a music production course. Picture: Groundwork

#Chances4Children: Youth employment scheme receives funding boost

Youth Work
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

Scottish Government proposes centralisation of children's services

Social Care
Jill Colbert with Catherine Hearne, board member at Together for Children, Louise Farthing, cabinet member for children’s services and Patrick Melia, chief executive at Sunderland. Picture: Sunderland City Council

Sunderland’s children’s services rating jumps from 'inadequate' to 'outstanding'

Social Care

The truth about change

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Birmingham Council says contingency plans are in place for the beginning of the new school year. Picture: Adobe Stock

Birmingham terminates special needs transport contract over safeguarding concerns

Education