Rachel de Souza deemed too many searches 'unnecessary, unsafe and under-reported'

One in 20 child strip-searches fail to meet legal safeguards, Children’s Commissioner warns

Youth Justice
Fiona Corless is vice chair of the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) health, care & additional needs policy committee. Picture: ADCS

Reframing complexity

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The study found the free school programme had increased competition for school places resulting in negative outcomes for neighbouring state schools

Research highlights 'negative impact' of free schools on local education

Education

The impact of vision and hearing problems on child development 

HSB in children and young people: how to recognise it and respond effectively 

Sacks-Jones: 'All children in care need a safe and suitable home in the right area.' Picture: Jacobs Sacks Jones

One in five children in care placed far from home, charity warns

Social Care
The council is shifting emphasis to all round family support from early years specifically

Council proposes closing all Sure Start children’s centres

Early Years
Children on child protection plans are less likely to be accepted for mental health support. Picture: Mediteraneo/AdobeStock

Social work involvement acts as barrier to mental health support, study finds

Health
Katy Hampshire is director of programmes at the Sutton Trust

Exam results show resilience of young people

Education
The research finds young people who attend cadets gain skills and experience that can be useful in the future

Research reveals lack of youth cadet force opportunities in Wales

Youth Work
A Leeds City Council spokesperson said the safety of staff is taken "extremely seriously". Picture: Leeds City Council

Union urges council to improve social worker protection after Harehills riot

Social Care
Jane Moore is director of children and family services at Leicestershire County Council. Picture: ADCS

A culture that cares

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