James Cathcart

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

News 23 January 2020

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

News 22 January 2020

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

News 22 January 2020

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

News 22 January 2020

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

News 21 January 2020

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

News 21 January 2020

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

News 21 January 2020

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

News 21 January 2020

Thousands of children with SEND 'not enrolled in school'

Education

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

News 20 January 2020

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

News 20 January 2020

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

News 20 January 2020

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

Youth Work

Blogs 20 January 2020

10 year challenge

The ADCS Blog

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

News 17 January 2020

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

Early Years

Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced the extra funding

News 17 January 2020

Sector leaders criticise government's call to prioritise adoption

Social Care

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

News 17 January 2020

Council to reimburse foster carer's school transport costs

Social Care

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

News 17 January 2020

Inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over Bradford YOT

Youth Justice