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Young people take part in a conference held as part of the Green Influencers Scheme. Picture: The Ernest Cook Trust

News 11 May 2022

Outdoor youth work scheme 'improves young people's wellbeing'

Youth Work

Leeds was first rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2018. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2022

Leeds achieves second ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating in four years

Social Care

Steve Chalke: Oasis Restore will provide an environment where young people feel safe and secure. Picture: Oasis Charitable Trust

News 5 May 2022

England’s first secure school gains royal assent

Youth Justice

Challenging behaviour can be caused by 'unmet emotional needs', according to experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2022

Inquiry launches into mental health and behaviour in schools

Education

York City Council is 'aware improvement is needed', inspectors say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2022

York's children’s services in ‘decline’ since 2016, inspectors warn

Social Care

Northamptonshire Police’s chief inspector Julie Mead says the small changes 'have made a huge difference'. Picture: Northamptonshire Police

News 4 May 2022

Police force launches trauma-informed care for children in custody

Youth Justice

West Mercia has "few arrangements" in place to support children in custody, inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2022

Proposal to reopen Rainsbrook STC amid fears youth custody numbers will double by 2024

Youth Justice

Young people can use the app to see self-help advice. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2022

Digital platform launches to support children on CAMHS waiting lists

The government is urging children's mental health practitioners to respond to the consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2022

Mental health: Call to reform youth support in racialised communities

Health

The serious case review was launched in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2022

'Chances missed' by professionals to help neglected and abused toddler

Social Care

The government is urging children's mental health practitioners to respond to the consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 April 2022

Children’s charities ‘welcome’ consultation on 10-year mental health plan

Health

The Family Rights Group is calling for a legal definition of kinship care. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2022

Campaign over legal rights for kinship carers launches

Social Care