GOVERNMENT URGED TO TOUGHEN UP HOME EDUCATION PLANS
The Government’s plans to introduce a compulsory register for home-educated children risk failing children’s safety unless councils are given the powers to enter a premises…
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Government publishes consultation to improve transparency around local authority run schools
As part of a drive to make financial reporting across all types of schools more consistent, the Department for Education has today (Wednesday 17 July)…
LGA RESPONDS TO NDNA NURSERY WORKFORCE RESEARCH
Responding to research by the National Day Nurseries Association which reveals the number of qualified nursery practitioners has fallen, Chair of the Local Government Association’s…
COLD WATER SHOCK DANGERS NEED INCLUDING IN LESSONS #DrowningPreventionWeek
For #DrowningPreventionWeek, @nadhimzahawi visited St Peter’s Eaton Square Primary School to learn vital water safety skills with @RLSSUK ? For free resources ? https://t.co/6mH8lRnZCT pic.twitter.com/LoHCYQOdLS…
EARLY YEARS ALLIANCE REPORT ON NURSERIES FUNDING GAP
Responding to a report from Early Years Alliance, which has found nurseries in poor areas face potential closure, Cllr Anntoinette Bramble, Chair of the Local…
SEND CRISIS: 130 EXTRA CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BEING SUPPORTED BY COUNCILS EVERY DAY
More than 130 extra children and young people with special needs are being supported by councils every day, new figures reveal, prompting calls for government…
Council-Maintained Schools More Likely To Be Good Or Outstanding Than Academies
Schools which remain with their council are more likely to keep a good or outstanding Ofsted rating than those which become an academy, a new…
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER REPORT ON CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SPENDING
Responding to a report by the Children’s Commissioner on local area spending on low level children’s mental health services, Chair of the Local Government Association’s…
CONCERNS OVER £10 MILLION TO BE SPENT ON NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE BRAND REFRESH
Millions of pounds are to be spent on a brand refresh for the Government’s National Citizen Service (NCS), despite calls from councils for some of…
COUNCILS WARN AGAINST FURTHER YOUTH OFFENDING CUTS #CouncilsCan
Efforts to stop children joining gangs and getting involved in violent crime will be undermined if the Government makes further cuts to the money councils…