Justin Russell is the chief inspector of probation. Picture: HMI Probation

Half of youth offending services require improvement, inspectors say

Youth Justice
Gavin Williamson 'acted unlawfully' in not consulting the children's commissioner for England, a judge has said. Picture: Parliament UK

Gavin Williamson acted unlawfully over children’s social care exemptions, Court of Appeal rules

Social Care
Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield has released three new reports. Picture: Alex Deverill

Children’s commissioner calls for social care reform in stark warning to ‘negligent’ government

Social Care
Teachers and early years staff may be regularly tested for Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 24 November

Coronavirus
Picture: Julian Dodd

CYP Now Awards 2020 unveils shortlist

Children's Services
The gap between participation in young people from deprived backgrounds and their more affluent peers has increased. Picture: zinkevych/Adobe Stock

Social action: Step Up To Serve fails to reach most disadvantaged young people

Youth Work
Phase one of the research found that digital communication can be used to complement face-to-face services for children and families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Early child development review: emerging issues and solutions

Early Years
Parents’ safety fears have led to a surge in children being taken out of full-time education. Picture: Fabio Principe/Adobe Stock

Rise in home schooling prompts concerns

Education
Northamptonshire was the 11th local authority to establish an alternative delivery model. Picture: Jevanto Productions/Adobe Stock

Early adopters set out the key features of children’s trusts

Children's Services
Councils and agencies must understand what motivates people to become foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock

Tackling foster carer decline

Social Care
The government has been urged to help feed families this winter. Picture: Trussell Trust

Holiday hunger funding plans

Education
Many parents found that sharing and engaging was easier from the family home. Picture: pingpao/Adobe Stock

Parent support: lockdown lessons

Early Years