Dr Cheryll Adams founded the IHV in 2012. Picture: Adobe Stock

Cheryll Adams to step down as director of the Institute of Health Visiting

Early Years
County lines gangs altered their methods during lockdown, experts warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Exploitation by county lines gangs increased during lockdown, government figures show

Youth Work
The partnership aims to support care leavers with difficulties such as housing. Picture: Adobe Stock

Care Leaver Covenant launches further education partnership

Youth Work
Schools in deprived areas are likely to miss out on funding, research warns. Picture: Lucie Carlier

Funding cuts leave poor schools ‘badly placed’ to deal with Covid-19

Education
Lord Buckland revealed plans in his white paper on sentencing. Picture: Parliament UK

MoJ plans to change legislation to allow charity to run first secure school

Youth Justice
North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service has been praised by inspectors. Picture: North Yorkshire County Council

North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service rated ‘good’ by inspectors

Youth Justice
A high proportion of referrals during lockdown came from individuals, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children’s services referrals rise as lockdown measures ease

Children's Services
Early years staff have reported difficulties accessing tests. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus tests: Nurseries hit by staff shortage as workers struggle to access testing

Early Years
The campaign aims to encourage prosepective adopters to consider older children. Picture: #YouCanAdopt

Adoption agencies launch #YouCanAdopt campaign backed by DfE

Children's Services
Buttle UK's latest report showed 47 per cent of families could not afford food as lockdown lifted. Picture: Buttle UK

Top charities launch coronavirus emergency fund for vulnerable children

Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson was questioned by the Education Select Committee. Picture: Parliament TV

SEND review delayed until ‘early next year’, Gavin Williamson confirms

Special Educational Needs
Young people have been worst hit by the impact of Covid-19 on the jobs market, the ONS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Young people worst hit by impact of Covid-19 on jobs market, ONS reveals

Education