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
Some children left their cells for just 15 minutes a day, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

Inspectorate calls for end to 'harmful solitary confinement' of child prisoners

Youth Justice
Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said, despite concerns, the report showed "positive developments". Picture: Adobe Stock

Ofsted warns over lack of children's home provision

Social Care
Children from poorer backgrounds are more likely to develop mental health issues. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children from deprived backgrounds 'at greater risk of poor mental health'

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

Thousands of children with SEND 'not enrolled in school'

Education
Barnet Council is struggling to fill vacancies for social workers. Picture: Adobe Stock

Council considers recruiting social workers from overseas

Social Care
Sector leaders have called on the government for a review into the care system. Picture: Adobe Stock

Hundreds of experts sign letter calling for independent review of care system

Social Care
The West Midlands and North East have experienced the worst cuts, the YMCA says. Picture: YMCA England & Wales

Youth services 'suffer £1bn funding cut in less than a decade'

Youth Work

10 year challenge

The ADCS Blog
Early years providers struggle to recruit and retain staff, the report says. Picture: Abode Stock

Decade of early years policies ‘failed to improve workforce quality’

Early Years
Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced the extra funding

Sector leaders criticise government's call to prioritise adoption

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

Council to reimburse foster carer's school transport costs

Social Care