Children as young as 15 were 'subject to solitary confinement', inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock

Inspectors criticise Rainsbrook STC for locking up children 23 hours a day for two weeks on arrival

Youth Justice
Kevin the Carrot and family are encouraging healthy eating this Christmas. Picture: Aldi UK

#Chances4Children: Aldi's Kevin the Carrot and Team GB join forces for healthy eating initiative

Chances4Children
Jenny Coles said the interim findings highlight the 'drastic impact' the pandemic is having on children's services work. Image: ADCS

Children in care rise continues, latest data suggests

Social Care
Study shows the number of children in care was higher in June 2020 than the year before. Image: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 4 December

Coronavirus
Care leavers reported experiencing mental health problems at university. Picture: Adobe Stock

Support children and young people throughout care journey, academics urge

Social Care
Young people with high needs should be given extra support, research states. Picture: Adobe Stock

Council and college leaders call for 'radical shake-up' of SEND support in further education

Education
Amanda Spielman: We want to return to our usual work in a measured, sensitive and practical way. Picture: Ofsted

Ofsted announces return to full inspections in 2021

Ofsted
The government has announced a package of measures to support next year's exam students. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 3 December

Coronavirus
A similar scheme launched in London earlier this year. Picture: nurtureuk

Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit launch nurturing schools partnership

Youth Justice
Yvette Stanley, Ofsted's national director for regulation and social care, said the pandemic had exacerbated a range of problems in services for children. Picture: Ofsted

'Serious shortage' of secure children’s home places concerns Ofsted

Youth Justice
Families were initially forced to wait days for vouchers, an NAO investigation found. Picture: Adobe Stock

Free school meals scheme prompted thousands of helpline calls in first weeks, investigation finds

Education
Meetings between children and potential kinship carers have been given the green light. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children can meet potential kinship carers amid new Covid-19 restrictions

Coronavirus