Emily Harle

New data shows 'overwhelming' support for expanding access to free school meals, according to researchers. Picture: Monkey business/Adobe Stock

News 1 March 2023

Calls to expand free school meals after child food insecurity rate doubles

Health

Jane Parfrement: Local authority leadership “should represent the communities it serves”

Analysis 28 February 2023

Factors for high DCS turnover

Management

The Hear Me Out Group and Terry Galloway gather at Doncaster Council Offices. Picture: Terry Galloway

News 28 February 2023

Council backs young people’s call for recognition of care experience

Social Care

NYA's new toolkit helps young people talk openly about cost-of-living pressures. Picture: Daniel Ernst/AdobeStock

News 24 February 2023

Cost-of-living toolkit for youth workers launches

Youth Work

Experts told MPs that early years work should not be seen as an 'easy option' for school leavers. Picture: Lordn/Adobe Stock

News 23 February 2023

Childcare staff need more preparation for 'enormous pressures' of role, say experts

Early Years

The DoL court is based at the Royal Courts of Justice. Picture: Phil Adams

News 23 February 2023

Deprivation of liberty applications surpass previous annual total

Youth Justice

Simpson says good work is being done to address youth violence, but it 'falls short of a national conversation'. Picture: Amani Simpson

News 21 February 2023

'Tangible action’ needed to address youth violence, says campaigner

Youth Justice

Leaders of children's services have urged the government to improve communication across departments. Picture: Nenadaksic/Adobe Stock

News 20 February 2023

Directors blame disjointed policy and onerous inspection for high turnover rates

Social Care

Care-experienced young people are sharing their stories to celebrate Care Day 2023. Picture: Lumos SP/Adobe STock

News 17 February 2023

Care Day: Young people share their experiences of care

Social Care

Sturgeon, pictured at the launch of The Promise in 2020, pledged continued support for the plan in her resignation speech. Picture: Nicola Sturgeon/The Promise

News 16 February 2023

Sturgeon pledges to ‘champion’ care experience in resignation speech

Social Care

Early years leaders warn that 'urgent reform' to the childcare system is still needed. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 16 February 2023

Rejecting free childcare expansion should not delay 'urgent reform', sector leaders warn

Early Years

The employability programme offers positive pathways to black and black mixed race young people. Picture: The Amani Project

News 16 February 2023

Empowerment programme offers positive pathways to at-risk black young people

Youth Justice