It may have been tough going, but intensive intervention teams run by local authorities have made some headway in their first year in turning around the lives of some of the most dysfunctional families
Breakfast clubs fall victim to school budget cuts, the government prepares to unveil its new exam system proposals, and a campaign to improve access to contraception, all in the news today.
Social services are highly susceptible to public scrutiny, and public perception of the profession has implications for staff recruitment, acceptance of social work practice, and the vitality and effectiveness of the profession.
Durham's multiple award-winning Pre-Birth Intervention Service aims to ensure the best possible start in life for babies born to high-risk families. Gabriella Jozwiak went to meet the team to find out how it works.
Troubled Families programme not delivering lasting change data shows; Wilshaw to issue warning to councils on physical education; and Labour urged to drop protection for health and education budgets, all in the news today.
There has been plenty of pre-Budget rhetoric thrown around about welfare and benefits spending from all sides. When the Budget is announced on 20 March, we will know which way the Chancellor jumped.
Shadow children's minister Steve McCabe speaks to CYP Now about Labour's plans to boost the number of childcare places at children's centres and develop a cross-government unit to improve safeguarding systems.
Intervening early can prevent problems escalating and save money in the long term. But how do services demonstrate this? Joe Lepper asked a range of experts for advice on effective evaluation.
Growing recognition of the problem of child-to-parent violence has prompted new government guidance. Eileen Fursland looks at a range of approaches designed to tackle this complex issue.
Girl Guides tell The Sun to drop Page 3, Paris Brown investigated over offensive tweets and arrests at children's hospital following baby's death, all in the news today.
An investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman has found 340 carers in Liverpool were underpaid by the council; the serious case review into the death of four year old Daniel Pelka will be published shortly; and the SNP wants to bring in state-appointed guardians for all children, in the news today.
Children with parents in prison are much more likely to commit crimes and suffer mental health problems than their peers. Joe Lepper explores the support on offer and asks what more needs to be done.
A £14m boost for separation support, young people sought to advise on reducing unemployment and the General Social Care Council closes its doors, all in the news today.