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Children are encouraged to take part in 'risky' activities to reduce anxity, psychologists said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 April 2021

Psychologists highlight importance of play among young children

Health

Marcus Rashford is encouraging families to cook together. Picture: Manchester United

News 22 April 2021

Marcus Rashford launches budget cooking campaign for disadvantaged families

Health

The scheme is set to expand to other councils in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 April 2021

West Midlands taskforce aims to find foster families for children in residential care

Social Care

Former children's commissioner Anne Longfield has threatened legal action. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 21 April 2021

TikTok faces legal challenge from former children’s commissioner

Safeguarding and child protection

Scotland has already committed funding to outdoor play. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 April 2021

Ministers urged to invest in outdoor play to help children recover from pandemic

Early Years

Early intervention services could prevent poor mental health outcomes for looked-after children, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 April 2021

Early intervention investment could save councils £7bn, researchers say

Early Years

Young black people are most likely to be out of work, researchers found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 April 2021

One in three black young people out of work amid Covid-19 pandemic, research reveals

Coronavirus

More than 4,000 children are still missing out on technology. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 April 2021

Government falls short of free laptops target

Education

Criminal and sexual exploitation increased in lockdown, charity research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 April 2021

Fifth of UK victims of criminal exploitation are children, research reveals

Youth Justice

Young people living in more rural areas were most likely to be lonley, according to the ONS. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 April 2021

Rates of lockdown loneliness highest among young people

Coronavirus

Josh MacAlister revealed more than 800 people had responded to the review. Picture: Frontline

News 7 April 2021

Care Review’s scope takes shape based on early consultation findings

Social Care

Schools delivered food and clothes to disadvantaged families during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 April 2021

Schools offering lifeline to disadvantaged children during pandemic, say headteachers

Education