Sibling contact rights for children in care strengthened in legal change Government amendment to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill hailed by charities as victory for 13-year campaign to “right h...
Charity to expand child exploitation services with £5mn Lottery grant A UK charity is set to expand its services tackling the criminal exploitation of children after securing almost £5 million from The Natio...
Councils to get £860mn to boost specialist places in mainstream schools The Department for Education has announced £860 million of funding for councils to expand special educational needs and disabilities (SEN...
CYP Now Awards launch to find the very best in children’s services The Children & Young People Now Awards 2026 has now opened for entries. The CYP Now Awards – celebrating their 20th anniversary this ...
Children’s social care shortages blamed for hospital discharge ‘crisis’ A “hidden crisis” is leaving children with life-limiting conditions and disabilities stuck in hospital due to a lack of support in the co...
15 new councils to take responsibility for social care from 8 existing authorities in 2028 Council leaders sound alarm over financial sustainability of new authorities and supply of senior social care leaders, as government unve...
