Knowsley Council faces 16 high risks, impacting services like health, children’s services, and finances. Merseyside Council Services Face Sixteen Greatest Threats Social care demand rises, impacting many local areas. Knowsley Council faces many complex problems. These issues might hinder essential services. The council identified thirty-nine risks, sixteen of which are high risk areas, threatening obligations.…
Tameside Council faces fire for delays in supporting children with special needs and SEN plans, causing distress to families. Tameside Council Criticised Over SEN Support Delays for Children A government group checked Tameside’s support for kids with special needs. The check found long waits for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Tameside Council often missed…
Ofsted will assess Liverpool Council again after a previous review found serious issues with children services. Liverpool Council Faces Further Probe After Ofsted Assessment Liverpool Council’s children’s services faced scrutiny. A review happened almost two years ago. Ofsted found serious issues back then. Another assessment occurred in December. Inspectors saw a “renewed focus” on improvement.…
Private children’s homes increase in Derbyshire due to a lack of public options, raising local concerns. Derbyshire’s Children’s Homes Rise: Why the Surge in New Facilities? Houses in Derbyshire are often now children’s homes. Private companies run these due to a lack of public options. This rise causes worry for local people and drives councils…
Plans for two childrens homes in South Gloucestershire meet resistance from neighbors citing noise, traffic, and crime concerns. South Gloucestershire Childrens Homes Face Local Opposition Two houses might become children’s homes. They are in South Gloucestershire. Neighbors don’t like this plan at all. Each house has five bedrooms. Each will house three kids needing care.…
Parents of a baby who died at a nursery are still looking for answers and want a full inquest following a guilty verdict. Parents Seek Answers After Baby’s Death At Nursery, Want Full Inquest Genevieve Meehan died at a nursery. She was only nine months old. Kate Roughley worked at the nursery. She strapped Genevieve…
Parents of Genevieve Meehan seek full inquest after her tragic death at a Stockport nursery due to manslaughter. Toddler Death: Parents Still Seek Answers in Nursery Tragedy A baby died at her nursery. Her parents want a full inquest now. Stockport Council is investigating actions that could lead to charges. Kate Roughley was jailed for…
Parents protest poor SEND support in Waltham Forest. They cite lack of school places and funding issues amidst rising costs. East London Parents Protest SEND Failures at Waltham Forest Town Hall Waltham Forest Council is failing special needs kids, parents say. Local families report a shortage of school spots. Kids are stuck at home or…
Police raise concerns about a rise in Derbyshire children’s homes in residential areas, citing potential nuisance and management issues. Derbyshire Childrens Homes Spark Police Concerns Over Residential Rise Okay, so there’s a plan for kids’ homes in Derbyshire. People worry about more homes opening in residential areas. This specific plan is for two homes near…
Plymouth explores AI to manage social care demand and enhance productivity, focusing on support for kids with special needs. Plymouth Considers AI for Social Care and Special Education Needs Plymouth is thinking about using AI for social care. AI could help manage demand and boost productivity. The council wants AI to draft reports quickly. These…