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Early years providers are urging parents to vaccinate their children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2022

Early years leaders back MMR campaign

Early Years

A CGI image showing what Grimsby Youth Zone will look like. Picture: National Lottery Heritage Fund

News 3 February 2022

Historic warehouses to be turned into youth club following £2.7m grant

Youth Work

The equivalent of more than 600 referrals relating to domestic violence per day were made per day during 2020/21, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Warning over gaps in support for child victims of domestic abuse

Social Care

Some care leavers said they found it easier to access support during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Extra support during pandemic improves care leavers’ wellbeing

Social Care

Early years leaders have expressed concerns over a DfE funding clarifcation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2022

Early years funding significantly less than expected, sector fears

Early Years

Staff shortages are caused by isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2022

Councils face huge children's social worker absences due to Covid

Social Care

DfE is encouraging councils and schools to use fines in a bid to lower absenteeism. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2022

DfE reveals plans for crackdown on ‘avoidable absences’

Education

Women from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to be affected than male peers, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2022

Disadvantaged pupils less likely to earn living wage, study warns

Education

Young people in age disputes could be subject to tests including x-rays and MRIs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2022

MPs criticise scientific age-assessments for asylum-seeking children

Social Care

Trauma-informed care needs greater evaluation, according to the EIF. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2022

Trauma-informed care ‘failing to meet expectations’

Social Care

NYAS is calling for all children to be provided with proper bags to move thier belongings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2022

Four in five children in care ‘move with belongings in binbags’

Social Care

Poverty rates are expected to increase over the next two years, the JRF warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2022

Number of children in extreme poverty rises to 550,000

Social Care