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Spending time outside boosts children's mental and physical health, according to campaigners. Picture: Alinsa/Adobe Stock
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Inquiry publishes evidence on benefits of child-friendly town planning

Health
The scheme is set to help families impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: pjjaruwan/ Adobe Stock
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Mayor of London confirms holiday meals expansion

Education
Anne Longfield has created the think tank, building on the work of the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: Commission on Young Lives
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Longfield's Centre for Young Lives aims to improve childhoods across the country

Youth Work
The report calls for more funding to allow the expansion of childcare in the capital to be possible. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/ Adobe Stock
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Capital lacks infrastructure to support government childcare expansion, says London Assembly

Early Years
Ofsted have raised concerns over the treatment of children with complex needs in residential care. Picture: UK Government
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Children's homes 'reluctant' to accept children with complex needs, Ofsted reports

Social Care
Staffordshire's care leaver offer was said to "require improvement". Picture: Staffordshire County Council
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Ofsted criticises council over 'unsuitable' placements for care leavers

Children's Services
Children's services in Bromley improved from 'good' to 'outstanding' in their Ofsted rating. Picture: Bromley Council
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Council’s children’s services rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

Children's Services
The government is aiming to tackle the problem of persistent school absence. Picture: Monkey Business/ Adobe Stock
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DfE expands schemes to boost school attendance

Education
Ofsted came under scrutiny for its inspection processes after headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life while awaiting inspection results. Picture: Phil Adams
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Ofsted chief unveils feedback scheme and mental health training for inspectors

Education
Services will be designed in collaboration with young people. Picture: Adobe Stock/ zinkevych
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Future service design project to focus on digital youth work

Youth Work
The Care2Listen group sees care-experienced children meet once a month to share their views and drive change. Picture: Prostock-Studio/Adobe Stock
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Care-experienced children in Reading share their views to break down barriers

Social Care
The Twinkle for Heather challenge pack has garnered support from across the country. Picture: Sarah Milligan
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Twinkle for Heather: Cumbria girl guides promote mental wellbeing in honour of young leader

Youth Work