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Research shows that childhood mental illnesses have increased by 50 per cent over the last three years. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Quarter of children in care unable to access mental health support during pandemic

Health
Most young women in the justice system have experienced trauma, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Fury over placement of three girls at all-male YOI

Youth Justice
Disabled parents and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be in lower paid jobs, research has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Disadvantaged parents spending a third of income on childcare

Early Years
The High Court has rejected calls for a judicial review. Picture: Adobe Stock
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High Court rejects call for judicial review into unregulated placements for over-16s

Social Care
Research by the NYA shows that 76 per cent of youth work students are female while just a quarter are male. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Youth work training levels show signs of recovery after hitting record low

Youth Work
Justin Russell says the lack of consideration around diversity in probation and youth offending services is disappointing. Picture: HMI Probation
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Youth offending services improve as Covid increases complexity of children’s needs

Youth Justice
Most young women in the justice system have experienced trauma, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Cost of living crisis could increase offending among young women

Youth Justice
More children than ever were identified as potential victims of modern slavery last year, according to the Home Office. Picture: Adobe Stock
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War in Ukraine raises child trafficking fears

Social Care
Rachel de Souza's review will include an in-depth local at school attendance in 10 local authority areas. Picture: Office of the Children's Commission for England
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Half of councils unable to provide data on persistent school absences

Education
The children's social care system should focus on keeping families together, council chiefs say
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Children's social care ‘blueprint’ calls for regional system focused on families

Social Care
Supporting children's speech and lauguage is vital to improving learning outcomes, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Improve spoken language support for children, MPs urge

Education
Only a third of children kept in cells overnight have been arrested, JFKL says. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Children as young as 10 detained in police cells overnight, charity warns

Youth Justice