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Concerns mount over South Tyneside early years provision review

Trade unions, MPs and opposition councillors have raised concerns over South Tyneside Council’s plans to review its early years provision, amid fears the move could lead to nursery closures in the northeast.

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Early Years Jun 1, 2026

Families protest Islington children's centre nursery closure

Families have gathered outside Islington Town Hall to protest against the planned closure of a charity-run nursery based in a local children's centre. The demonstration highlights growing concerns over the loss of early years provision and the vital support these services provide to working parents and vulnerable families in the borough.

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Council & Democracy Jun 1, 2026

Tom Richardson: Stepping back to reflect on our leadership mission

A recent leadership away day served as a timely reminder of the importance of pausing to reflect on our work and its purpose. Tom Richardson shares why making space to question what we are doing and why remains essential for effective governance and championing children’s services.

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Concerns mount over South Tyneside early years provision review

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Early Years 2 weeks ago

Families protest Islington children's centre nursery closure

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Council & Democracy 2 weeks ago

Tom Richardson: Stepping back to reflect on our leadership mission

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SEND May 28, 2026

Concerns Mount Over Public Scrutiny of Council SEND Reform Plans

Questions are being raised about whether local authority plans for SEND reform are subject to sufficient public and democratic scrutiny. The development raises important issues about transparency and accountability as councils implement changes to special educational needs provision.

Youth Services May 7, 2026

Children's Commissioner Warns Teenagers Uncertain About Voting and Fearful for Future

Dame Rachel de Souza has launched her final large-scale national survey to understand children's experiences in England today. New polling reveals half of 13 to 17-year-olds are unsure which party to support or whether they will vote at all. The findings highlight widespread anxiety about the future among today's teenagers.

Youth Services May 7, 2026

Children's Commissioner: Half of Teenagers Uncertain About Voting in General Election

Dame Rachel de Souza’s final large-scale national survey reveals that half of 13 to 17-year-olds do not know which political party they would support or whether they will vote at all. The polling highlights widespread anxiety about the future among today’s teenagers, launched as the nation wakes up to local election results.

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