‘Systemic’ challenges to children’s services
Children’s services are continuing to deliver improvements and sustain strong performance, according to a new report commissioned by the LGA.
Children and young people
Keeping children with their families
Earlier this year, we published findings showing that family group conferences can keep children out of care, to instead live safely at home with their families.
Early years mental health
There is increasing concern about children and young people’s mental health in the UK, demonstrated in recent surveys with children, parents, education and health professionals.
Swindon cares…
For as long as I can remember, I have cared passionately about education and support for children in general.
SENsational story and play
Libraries in Dorset are engaging young children with special needs and their families.
Careers boost for young people
Primary school pupils will benefit from a new careers programme to encourage them to think about future jobs early, while nurturing aspirations and challenging stereotypes.
Allotments for urban kids
Growing up in rural Suffolk, the abundance of the natural world was easy to take for granted. I was lucky enough to have a vegetable patch in my parents’ garden, and the chance to learn about biodiversity and sustainability was never far away.
Children’s services ‘improving’ – Ofsted
Council-run children’s services have improved significantly, despite workforce shortages compounding difficulties in education and social care, according to Ofsted.