Disadvantaged children made up nearly two thirds of persistently absent pupils. Image: AdobeStock

Council analysis reveals post-lockdown rise in pupil absence

Education
The funding will help more young people in care remain with their foster carer after turning 18. Image: AdobeStock

Funding boost for flagship care leaver schemes

Social Care
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Children's Care Commissioning Special Report

Management
Carolyne Willow says she is concerned the Care Review could lead to the "disappearance of crucial rights and entitlements" for children. Picture: Alex Deverill

Call for Care Review to commit to protect children’s rights

Social Care
Unregulated supported accommodation should be banned for all under-18s, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Government sets out proposed national standards for unregulated accommodation

Social Care
The Competition and Markets Authority is studying the children's social care market

Children's sector leaders urge greater scrutiny of social care providers

Social Care
Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor has said YOIs will be notified before inspections take place. Picture: YJB

Full YOI inspections resume

Youth Justice
The Bill increases certain police powers. Picture: Adobe Stock

Campaigners call for removal of ‘discriminatory’ clauses from Police and Crime Bill

Youth Justice
Leigh Middleton: 'It is vitally important we hear from you.' Picture: Adobe Stock

NYA launches first ever youth sector census

Youth Work
Children are missing out on a years' worth of funding, LGA research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Disadvantaged children lose out on £118m due to pupil premium changes, LGA reveals

Education

Celebrating diversity in social work

The ADCS Blog

Why nature must matter for children and the early years sector

The Early Years Blog