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The Tavistock Centre is set to be replaced by regional hubs. Picture: Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
News

Puberty blockers will no longer be prescribed to children, NHS England confirms

Health
Experts are calling on the government to work with parents to understand the value of education. Picture: Adobe Stock/ wavebreak3
News

Fines for parents of absent children 'penalise struggling families'

Education
Bradford councillors have agreed to sell-off Ingleborough Hall Outdoor Centre. Picture: Bradford City Council
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Bradford: Outdoor centre to close as part of budget cuts

Children's Services
Members of the Youth Select Committee present the report in parliament. Picture: Ryan Kearney MYP/Twitter
News

Blanket approach to cost-of-living support 'impacting youth mental health'

Youth Work
The care leaver offer is led by London Councils. Picture: Adobe Stock/Andrea
News

London’s care leaver offer to provide housing, healthcare and travel support

Social Care
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced his Spring Budget 2024. Picture: HM Treasury
News

Budget 2024: Chancellor commits £165 million to boost children's homes capacity

Early Years
The report calls for better provision for young people on child in need plans. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England
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Children's Commissioner calls for regional consistency of child in need plans

Social Care
Schools may receive less funding or close if there are fewer pupils. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business
News

Funding fears amid decreasing demand for school places in London

Education
A lack of youth work availability is linked to a rise in youth crime. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Xavier Lorenzo
News

Youth services funding cut linked to increased risk of children's involvement in crime

Youth Work
Nurseries are calling for more funding in next week's budget. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Micromonkey
News

Nurseries question ability to deliver on funded childcare expansion

Early Years
Lauren Stoner joined Mermaids in 2022 as interim chief executive. Picture: Mermaids
Features

Mermaids’ chief Lauren Stoner on the future of the charity and LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Education
The tax-free incentive payment is available for up to 3,000 new or returning staff. Picture: Krackenimagecom/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Childcare staff bonus concerns

Early Years