Thousands of young people placed in council care more than 20 miles away from home, analysis shows

Josh MacAlister has been reappointed as children’s minister in Andy Burnham’s government. The decision means he will continue to lead implementation of the children’s social

Lucy Powell has been appointed secretary of state for education by new prime minister Andy Burnham as he forms his first cabinet. Read the full

Earlier this year, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson wrote to head teachers to encourage them to follow guidance which says “all schools should be smartphone-free environments