Amerdeep Somal: 'What has happened here, is simply not good enough'. Picture: Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Councils’ blunders left a disabled child in unsuitable housing ‘for far too long’, ombudsman finds

Social Care
Oakhill was issued with an improvement notice last year. Picture: G4S

Oakhill Secure Training Centre downgraded to 'inadequate'

Youth Justice

Government announces £740m expansion of SEND places in mainstream schools  

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Families in poverty face barriers to early childhood support ‘at every level’, charities warn

Early help

Government hopes junk food advert ban will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases

Health
The Croft has two CAMHS-enhanced outreach workers onsite Monday to Friday to provide bespoke specialist intervention. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock
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James Cathcart is director of Young Voices Heard. Picture: Young Voices Heard

Recognition inspires - Awards delight

Youth Work

Consultation opens on National Occupational Standards for youth justice

Youth Justice

Labour embarks on overhaul of the children’s social care system

Social Care

Contrasting views over funding for new National Youth Strategy

Youth Work

Fears over hidden impact Budget will have on children’s provision

Education

Probation hub points to improved support

Youth Justice