Amrit Virdi

Oakhill STC was last inspected in May 2022, where it was rated as requiring improvement. Picture: G4S
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Praise for Oakhill STC's greater focus on child-first practice

Youth Justice
Calls for help to Childline from children rise over the festive period, the charity reports. Picture: NSPCC
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Childline set for a surge in counselling calls as Christmas approaches

Children's Services
Damian Hinds previously worked as Education Secretary under Theresa May's administration. Picture: Gov.uk
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Damian Hinds returns to Department for Education

Children's Services
Young carers receive a lack of support and fall behind academically, according to the inquiry. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Khunatorn
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Inquiry finds children's life chances damaged by being a young carer

Social Care
Social media has contributed to young people's exposure to violence, according to the report. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Halfpoint.
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Almost half of teenagers are victims or witnesses of violence, study warns

Youth Justice
Involving parents in support for children is thought to produce more positive impacts. Picture: Adobe Stock/ ChasingMagic/peopleimages.com
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Waiting lists for parental support services impacting children's mental health programmes

Health
The report calls for more early support for families. Picture: JenkoAtaman
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Workforce pressures contribute to lack of joint early help for families, Ofsted finds

Social Care
The council's rating has improved since its last inspection in 2019. Picture: Sheffield City Council
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Council’s children’s services praised over improvements

Children's Services
Youth workers were found to play a key role in reducing the number of young people in the justice system. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business
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Youth centre closures linked to increased risk of youth crime, NYA warns

Youth Work
The film highlights the importance of the role of youth workers. Picture: National Youth Agency
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Youth Work Week 2023: NYA film highlights positive impact of services

Youth Work
The funding is designed to give kinship carers greater support. Picture: AdobeStock/ Halpfpoint
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Charity to deliver government-funded national kinship care training

Social Care
The National Tutoring Programme is being used to help close the attainment gap. Picture: AdobeStockPicture: AdobeStock/ AntonioDiaz
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Success of National Tutoring Programme threatened by funding shortage

Education