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Local Elections England: 2026
Essential reading: Education and children's services
Local government is responsible for a diverse range of services that have huge implications for the life chances of children and young people.
We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU’s local government resources.
Inspecting schools: Ofsted under the microscope
An overhaul of the school inspection system in England is underway, with Ofsted promising to scrap controversial one-word judgements. This briefing summarises the proposed changes and considers whether the revised approach will result in a system that acknowledges teachers’ work while being informative to parents. Read the briefing.
Safety and opportunity: a new way forward for child social care in England?
A new blueprint for improving children’s social care in England has been unveiled by the Department for Education following a series of critical reviews and lengthy consultations. This briefing sets out the government’s proposals and reflects on some of the key issues. Read the briefing.
Children and young people: Case studies
Case studies are an excellent way to quickly grasp an issue and find out what other councils are doing in response. You will discover case studies embedded across many of LGIU’s resources – our members love them! Explore our library of case studies from both the UK and abroad, focusing on education and children’s services. Case studies.
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