Joe Lepper

Campaigners are fighting to save the 40-year-old youth club. Picture: Young Ealing Foundation

News 7 July 2021

Charity calls on council to save youth club from demolition

Youth Work

Mark Russell from the Children's Society has criticised the Bill. Picture: The Children's Society

News 7 July 2021

Nationality and Borders Bill endangers vulnerable children, warn campaigners

Social Care

More than two thirds of children say they recieve no mental health support at school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2021

Pupils disciplined for mental health-related issues, warns charity

Health

Babies will recieve one mandatory visit from health visitors under new plans. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2021

Health visitor cuts put ‘children at risk of harm’

Health

Michael Marmot says children have been 'disproportionately' harmed by restrictions. Picture: UCL

News 30 June 2021

Support for children and young people top priority in new Marmot report

Health

Councils have urged the government to invest in SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2021

County councils face £1.3bn special needs deficit

Special Educational Needs

Sector leaders have criticised the government's response. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2021

Government dismisses call for childcare funding review

Early Years

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland is among those to question the contract extension. Picture: Parliament UK

News 24 June 2021

MPs question decision to extend contract of Rainsbrook provider

Youth Justice

Lewisham Council has been ordered to pay the woman £7,500. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Lewisham Council failed to provide minimum care to child, ombudsman finds

Social Care

MPs have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for multi-year investment in the early years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Reform funding for struggling early years sector, MPs urge

Early Years

Not enough progress had been made to resolve long-standing issues at Rainsbrook, the MoJ said, Picture: MTC

News 17 June 2021

Children moved from Rainsbrook STC amid safety concerns

Youth Justice

Private residential care placements have increased by 29 per cent, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2021

Spending on independent care placements for children up by £2bn, research reveals

Social Care