Childcare settings have been forced to close due to the app. Picture: Adobe Stock

'Pingdemic' forces four in 10 nurseries to close, providers warn

Early Years

If I was the Chancellor for the day…

The Early Years Blog
Jackson: 'Frontline is aligned to the principles laid out in the Care Review's Case for Change'. Picture: Fronline

Interview: Mary Jackson, chief executive of Frontline

Social Care
Vigils were held across the UK following the murder of Sarah Everard. Picture: Helen Hayes/Twitter

Campaign group launches 'consent education' course for schools

Education
Kent was unable to take on any more unaccompanied asylum-seeking children after hundreds of people arrived at Dover in May. Picture: Adobe Stock

Charities slam use of unregulated accommodation for child refugees

Social Care
Campaigners have criticised a lack of suitable secure accommodation for children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Court rules lack of secure accommodation in London unlawful

Youth Justice
Manchester City Council handed out free books to year 6 pupils. Picture: Manchester City Council

Round-up: The holiday activities and food programmes taking place this summer

Education
Wraparound care could suffer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, local authorities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Councils 'fear for future of breakfast and after-school clubs' post-pandemic

Education
The NYA is calling for the recruitment of 10,000 qualified youth workers. Picture: Alex Deverill

Crime reduction plan ‘falls short’ for young people, NYA says

Youth Work
Eddie Holmes mentors young people through the Big Onion project. Picture: Merseyside Expanding Horizons

#Chances4Children: Merseyside project offers opportunities to young entrepreneurs

Youth Work
Campaigners have called for measures specifically targeted around young women. Picture: Adobe Stock

Call for police and crime commissioners to improve diversion among young adults

Youth Justice
Bradford Partnership has apologised over the review. Picture: Adobe Stock

Bradford has ‘lessons to learn’ over decades of child sexual exploitation, review finds

Social Care