Derren Hayes

Preston died in July 2023, just four months after being placed for adoption with Jamie Varley, aged 37, and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley, aged 32. They had been approved as adopters by regional adoption agency Adoption Now in January 2023. Earlier ... See more

A Freedom of Information (FoI) request to Ofsted showed that 58% of complaints and concerns about outstanding early years providers were logged after their most recent inspection, a rate 10 percentage points higher than for all providers (48%). The study,... See more

What is an Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) champion? The EEF is looking for up to 10 individuals with experience in the early years sector to work within five local authority areas – Brent, Central Bedfordshire, East Sussex, Redcar and Cleveland, and Wol... See more

The government’s announcement of an imminent social media ban for under-16s represents a significant intervention in family life and children’s daily routines. While the policy aims to reduce harm and improve safety, it raises complex questions about enfo... See more

The government should establish an independent commission to ensure young people’s views are central to implementing the ban on social media platforms for under-16s. That’s the view of youth social enterprise, Unloc, which warns that without direct input ... See more