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Government’s childcare reforms ‘put children at risk’

By Nursery World14th March 2013News England

Reforms to increase ratios to allow nursery staff and childminder to look after more children are at odds with Government policy to foster close one-to-one bonds with children, an early years expert will say today.

Key report into the human impact of the ‘Troubles’

By The University of Ulster14th March 2013News Northern Ireland

People who have experienced a traumatic event have an increased likelihood of developing a range of physical and mental health conditions, according to University of Ulster research.

BASW: Treat children in care as individuals, not criminals

By BASW14th March 2013News England

As a new report from MPs claims the youth justice system is currently failing children in care and care leavers, BASW has reiterated the need to treat looked after children as individuals.

Foster service report found Neath Port Talbot children could have been put at risk

By The South Wales Evening Post14th March 2013News Wales

A LACK of criminal checks on foster families could have put Neath and Port Talbot children at risk.

Disability groups slam welfare plan

By Iain MacDonald14th March 2013News Scotland

Around 16,000 disabled people could lose their cars and scooters when benefit changes take effect, according to campaigners.

Carers given specialist dementia care training

By Iain MacDonald14th March 2013News Wales

A TEAM of carers in North Wales are undertaking specialist training this year (2013) to enable them to look after the growing number of people with dementia in their care.