Duncan Dunlop will act as an expert adviser on the Care Review. Picture: Independent Review of Children's Social Care

Former Who Cares? Scotland chief to advise on Care Review

Social Care

Why we must invest in a better start for disadvantaged children

Guest Blog

CYP Now in July: Social mobility in 0-5s; DCS preparation training; and foster carer recruitment

Children's Services
Winners of the 2021 Awards will be announced at a ceremony on 25 November

CYP Now Awards 2021: entry deadline extended

Children's Services
Michael Marmot says children have been 'disproportionately' harmed by restrictions. Picture: UCL

Support for children and young people top priority in new Marmot report

Health
Councils have urged the government to invest in SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

County councils face £1.3bn special needs deficit

Special Educational Needs
Nursery closures have left children learning at home. Picture: Adobe Stock

Early years leaders back plans to scrap isolation rules

Early Years

EU Settlement Scheme: the deadline is here

Guest Blog
Jo Fisher has previously worked for Luton Council. Picture: Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire names new DCS

Social Care
Gavin Williamson has been criticised over a focus on banning mobile phones in schools. Picture: UK Parliament

Williamson launches consultation on behaviour in schools

Education
More than 70 per cent of adopted people struggled to access support last year, according to Adoption UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

Adopted children face mental health emergency, warns charity

Social Care
Redthread places youth workers in A&E departments. Picture: Redthread

Redthread to target young people before involvement in violence, five-year strategy reveals

Youth Justice