A record number of job vacancies became available over the three months to July, new data shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Youth unemployment begins to fall as Covid-19 restrictions lift

Careers Guidance
Some social workers said they felt high workloads meant they were unable to take part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

Social workers and families cannot 'meaningfully contribute’ to Care Review, responses warn

Social Care
Children with SEND should not be isolated in 'removal rooms', unions say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Teaching unions warn over impact of behaviour crackdown on children with SEND

Education
The Sure Start scheme improved children's health in their teenage years, new analysis shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Sure Start: Major research reveals long-term health benefits of programme

Health
More must be done to tackle childhood obesity, councils have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

Councils call for anti-obesity funding amid spike in children with type 2 diabetes

Health

Summer 2021: Hotter, Wetter, Stormier - Together

The ADCS Blog
Children's home providers have hit out at calls to reform the 'market'. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by models

Sector split over Care Review’s comments on residential care

Social Care
A High Court judge overturned permission to deprive the child of his liberty. Picture: Adobe Stock

High Court ruling over boy detained in hospital highlights ‘acute lack’ of care placements

Social Care
Businesses have been urged to employ young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

#Chances4Children: Charity launches bid to create one million employment opportunities for young people

Youth Work
Baroness Barran visits Urban Foxes in Leicester. Picture: DCMS

#iWill Fund to receive £4m investment to support social action projects

Youth Work
Peer mentoring is a focus of the strategy. Picture: The Diana Award

The Diana Award unveils Covid-19 recovery plan for young people

Youth Work
Ombudsman Micheal King says such issues are becoming a 'nationwide problem'. Picture: LGO

Special needs pupil misses year of school due to council blunders, ombudsman finds

Education