Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's homes system
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
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Share your favourite European travel discovery of 2025 for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. The best tips will be featured in the Guardian Travel section.
BBC Children in Need 2025 is underway with a star-studded line-up including Lewis Capaldi and Lord Alan Sugar. Discover how the UK is raising millions for children's charities.
New Era Travel in Alresford, Hampshire, ceases trading just three years after opening. Discover the impact on customers and the wider UK travel industry turmoil.
Global review reveals childhood hypertension has nearly doubled since 2000, with obesity identified as primary driver. Learn how to protect your child's health.
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Leading health experts sound the alarm as Britain's food environment puts children's health at risk. Discover why ultra-processed foods and aggressive marketing are creating a public health emergency.
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Groundbreaking research from UK scientists provides crucial insights into vaccine side effects among children and young people, offering reassurance to concerned parents.
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A savvy traveller's clever solution to airplane seating with children has sparked heated debate online after going viral on Reddit. Discover the controversial hack dividing parents and passengers alike.
University of Mississippi football star Jaxson Dart swaps his jersey for a Superman costume in an emotional surprise visit to Batson Children's Hospital, bringing joy to young patients and their families.
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In a groundbreaking literary revolution, the Booker Prize announces children will join adult judges to select winners from 2026, transforming how children's literature is celebrated and evaluated.
Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley makes her literary debut with 'The Lone Husky', while Emily Gravett delivers another masterpiece in children's publishing
The prestigious Booker Prize launches a groundbreaking new award for children's literature, championing young readers and transforming the publishing landscape.
The prestigious Children's Booker Prize announces a transformative new focus for 2025, directly telling young readers 'You Matter' through literature that validates their experiences and emotions.
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
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A leading travel expert shares her clever money-saving hack that could transform how you book flights forever. Discover how to slash your travel costs with this simple strategy.
A mother's emotional account of her 11-year-old son Harvey's desperate search for friendship and the heartbreaking reality of childhood isolation affecting many families across the UK.
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