The council has said there are 'no excuses' for the outcome. Picture: Middlesbrough Council

Middlesbrough children's services rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted

Children's Services

The male only apprentice group

The Early Years Blog

Belonging

The ADCS Blog
The council has apologised for the error. Picture: Northamptonshire County Council

Council apologises over kinship care allowance error

Social Care
Redthread youth workers support young victims of violent crime in hospital accident and emergency departments

Youth violence prevention scheme to expand to three London hospitals

Youth Work
Andy Burnham said care leavers 'face major disadvantages in life'. Picture: Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Care leavers to get free bus travel in Manchester

Social Care
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Michael King. Picture: LGO

Council made 'unsubstantiated claims' about asylum-seeking mother

Social Care
Cuts to SEND provision have led to pressure on children's services, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

More than 80 per cent of children in care 'receive SEND support'

Education
The number of children with an EHC plan has increased 47 per cent since 2015. Picture: Adobe Stock

Schools 'failing to meet legal duties for disabled pupils'

Education
The judgement was made public as a 'cautionary tale', the judge said. Picture: Adobe Stock

Court criticises council over 'brutal separation' of sisters in care

Social Care
The Duchess of Cambridge met children at ThinkTank science museum in Birmingham. Picture: Kensington Palace

Duchess of Cambridge launches survey on under-fives

Early Years
The programme is aimed at children from the most deprived backgrounds, the government said. Picture: Adobe Stock

Travel programme for disadvantaged children opens up to primary pupils

Education