‘Complex needs driving high care costs’
A failure to support children and young people with complex needs is driving very high care costs and not improving children’s lives, according to a new report commissioned by the LGA.
Children and young people
Improving young people’s wellbeing
#BeeWell is a youth-centred programme that exists to improve the wellbeing of young people across England.
The best start in life
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s welcome announcement of the first 300 new school-based nurseries responds to a manifesto commitment and a pressing need – ensuring children get the best start in life. This deeply resonates with local leaders.
Early years reform guidance published
The Government has published updated guidance supporting councils to ensure childcare providers make all additional charges clear and upfront to parents.
‘Trillion-pound’ cost of children’s mental health
New research has warned the mental health crisis facing children and young people will prevent the Government from boosting economic growth, as well as having an impact on the lives of thousands of young people.
13,000 children’s social workers needed – LGA
The number of children’s social workers employed by councils will need to increase by 13,000 – nearly a third – over the next decade because of growing need and to reduce increasing reliance on agency staff.
Youth services ‘under threat’
The LGA has warned that youth services are “under threat” without fresh investment in local grass-roots provision for young people.