May 6, 2022
How has the pandemic impacted children’s mental health?As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 9 to 15 May 2022, the question of how the pandemic has impacted children’s mental
Read more.April 22, 2022
What is autism and how is it diagnosed?Autism, often referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is often very misunderstood, as it simply refers to a difference in the way that the
Read more.April 8, 2022
Calories on menus: how could this affect children?In a move to combat obesity, the Government announced new rules this week for large hospitality businesses (that employ over 250 people) to include information
Read more.March 24, 2022
Online resources for educators to support neurodivergent students launchedIt is currently Neurodiversity Celebration Week (21-27 March 2022), during which there is a focus on educating the wider community about the experiences of neurodivergent
Read more.March 11, 2022
Children in care supported to find permanent homes “faster”Children in care will be supported to find permanent homes faster through a new multi-million-pound scheme, it has been announced.
Read more.February 24, 2022
Parents and carers in West Midlands to be educated on issues impacting children todayA Government-backed pilot scheme has been launched in the West Midlands to support parents and carers of vulnerable children, it has been announced.
Read more.February 10, 2022
School closures linked to children’s poor mental health during Covid-19The mental health and wellbeing of children and young people improved after schools reopened last year, a major study has revealed.
Read more.January 20, 2022
One in three care leavers left care “too early”, study revealsOne in three young people who have left care feel that they left “too early”, a major study has revealed.
Read more.November 25, 2021
Number of “looked after children” rises to record levels in wake of pandemicThe number of “looked after children” has soared to record levels in the past 12 months, a major study has revealed. The research, published by
Read more.November 18, 2021
Foster care system “reaching breaking point”, Ofsted revealsVulnerable children are missing out on the vital care and support they need due to a shortage of foster carers, a major study has revealed.
Read more.November 4, 2021
Number of “children in need” falls to record low, study revealsThe number of “children in need” has fallen to record low levels, major research has revealed. The figures, published by the Office for National Statistics
Read more.October 28, 2021
Social care system “failing” vulnerable children, CMA study revealsThere is a significant shortage of appropriate places for local authorities seeking to place children, a major study has revealed. The research, published by the
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