Perera: “Disadvantaged pupils more affected by virus”

Interview: Natalie Perera - EPI chief on what education catch up plans need to include

Education
Martin Bisp: “A consistent multi-agency approach is the only way forward if we are to truly help the next generation thrive in the face of adversity”

We must help young people get fit to embrace the future

Youth Work
Derren Hayes: “One-to-one and small group tuition has proven to be effective in helping progress, with research showing it can lead to an attainment boost of up to five months”

Commit to tuition to close attainment gap

Editorial
Merle Davies is outgoing director of the Centre for Early Child Development

Message on first 1,001 days still not heard

Early Years
John Drew is former chief executive of the Youth Justice Board

Bias recognition vital to tackle disproportionality

Youth Justice
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How tutors help pupils to progress

Education
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Children's Care Commissioning Special Report: Policy Context

Commissioning
Education, care and health services must be joined within the same procurement model as other services. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

Reimagining the children's care procurement system

Social Care
Challenges and trends seen in the London study are likely to be recognised elsewhere. Picture: Stefan/Adobe Stock

Review of Sufficiency Strategies in London

Management
The study identified five major barriers to the establishment of children’s homes. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

Children's Homes Research

Management
Consolidation sees groups of providers operating under single ownership structures. Picture: ASDF/Adobe Stock

Profit Making and Risk in Independent Children’s Social Care Placement Providers

Management
A flexible approach aims to meet children’s complex needs, including options to “step across” from residential to foster care. Picture: Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock

South East pilot gives care providers equal stake in developing placement contracts

Social Care