What problem is the National Care Service trying to solve?
The prospect of an Andy Burnham-led government has accelerated discussion of a National Care Service (NCS) – an idea he’s repeatedly expressed strong support for.
Free safeguarding training launched for early years staff
The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a free online safeguarding training programme for early years professionals, aimed at strengthening child protection across nurseries, pre-schools and childminding settings.