Gang-related activity was not recorded during one young person's assessment, inspectors said. Picture: SakhanPhotography/Adobe Stock

Inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over Bradford YOT

Youth Justice
Reena and Sandeep Mander won a legal discrimination battle against Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council. Picture: McAllister Olivarius

Government warns councils over racially discriminating against adopters

Social Care
My Life My Say is among organisations to receive grants. Picture: Francis Augustos

Youth social action projects share £2.1m funding boost

Social Care
Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan called on the government to find a long-term solution to the issue. Picture: Alex Deverill

One fifth of knife crimes in England and Wales committed by children

Youth Justice
There has been a decline in community paediatric consultants since 2015, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Health leaders reveal shortage of 'vital' child protection specialists

Health
One in five adults suffered abuse as a child, a new report estimates. Picture: Action for Children

One in five adults in England and Wales abused as children

Social Care
A total underspend of £63.5m was recorded. Picture: Adobe Stock

Councils divert £63.5m of childcare funding to plug gaps elsewhere

Early Years
Tulip Siddiq previously held the post in 2017. Picture: UK Parliament

Tulip Siddiq named as shadow early years minister

Early Years
Almost half of parents waited more than 18 months for a diagnosis. Picture: Adobe Stock

Autistic children waiting more than 18 months for diagnosis

Health
Camden Council has launched a consultation on childcare services. Picture: Camden Council

Camden proposes changing nurseries to children’s centres

Early Years
Achieving for Children runs children's services in Richmond

Richmond and Achieving for Children face criticism over SEND failures

Children's Services
The Stride initiative helps boys and men at risk of criminal exploitation. Picture: The Children's Society

Children's Society gets £120,000 to help fight county lines exploitation

Youth Justice