James Hempsall

Melanie Walker is chair of the mutual’s board of trustees. Picture: Devon Partnerships NHS Trust
News

Council recommissions youth services mutual in £10m deal

Youth Work
The fund will provide early intervention support for young people at risk of being involved in crime. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

London mayor ploughs £3.2m into combatting youth violence

Youth Justice
An estimated 127,370 children are living in temporary accommodation. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Children’s social workers become main source of homelessness referrals

Social Care
Croydon YOS has been rated as "requires improvement". Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Too many Neet young people under Croydon YOS, inspectors say

Youth Justice
Newham’s mayor Rokhsana Fiaz said the council was committed to improving the health, safety and wellbeing of young people in the borough
News

London council to invest in youth services to tackle knife crime

Youth Work
Commissioner John Coughlan's report is critical of the corporate culture at West Sussex County Council
News

Commissioner recommends creation of children's services trust at council with dysfunctional corporate culture

Social Care
Six nurseries have been reopened by Norfolk County Council. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Council steps in to save charity-run nurseries

Early Years
The report by Ofsted recommended identified serious weaknesses at Orbis Abbey Rose. Picture: Phil Adams
News

Children face 'serious risk of harm' at Gloucestershire care home, Ofsted report says

Social Care
Blogs

The Birmingham Pedajolly on the Pedagogy Fun Train

The Early Years Blog
Blogs

A Christmas Carol

The ADCS Blog
Blogs

Making 2020 the year to change the way we support vulnerable children

Guest Blog
Children were found locked in their rooms outside of normal sleeping hours. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Medway STC downgraded to 'inadequate' in latest Ofsted report

Youth Justice
Boris Johnson led his party to victory. Picture: Conservative Party
News

General election result: What does the Conservative majority mean for children and young people?

Early Years
Sector leaders have laid-out their priorities for politicians. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

General election result: Sector calls for 'urgent' investment in early years and an end to child poverty

Early Years
Research has shown foster carers are experiencing traumatic events. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Report reveals traumatic effect of attacks on foster carers

Social Care
Care leavers will be offered support applying for jobs under the new scheme. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Care leavers get mental health support in pilot programme

Social Care