Ofsted’s school inspections framework is “not fit for purpose” when it comes to vulnerable children, the chair of the National Association of Virtual School Headteachers (NAVSH) has said. Speaking at a meeting of the education select committee as...
Youth homelessness has risen 40% in five years, says UK charity
Youth homeless in the UK has increased by an estimated two-fifths in five years, rising to more than 120,000, a leading charity director has warned, as fresh analysis suggests that black households are likely to be disproportionally affected Read...
Austerity in England linked to more than 50,000 extra deaths in five years
Austerity cuts to the NHS, public health and social care have killed tens of thousands more people in England than expected, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers who analysed the joint impact of cuts to healthcare, public health...
Disabled woman to take DWP to court over ‘immoral’ automatic benefit deductions
A disabled woman is to challenge the Department for Work and Pensions in court over what she calls its “immoral” policy of allowing landlords and utilities companies to automatically make deductions from monthly benefits payments without the...
Schools ‘Propping up Welfare State’ during pandemic, researchers warn
A briefing report, published by academics at University College London (UCL), finds that schools serving populations with high levels of poverty shouldered a significantly higher burden in addressing problems relating to food insecurity and housing...
Children’s homes facing ‘horrific’ recruitment and retention problems
Residential children’s care providers are warning of a staffing crisis, amid burnout fears and a salary war breaking out among homes. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens...
