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Lack of work, education and training is increasing mental health problems in young men, according to research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 March 2021

Proportion of NEET young men hits seven-year high

Coronavirus

The teenagers were described as 'severely overweight'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 March 2021

Teenagers placed in foster care amid concerns over weight

Social Care

Ofsted has issued the home with two compliance notices.

News 10 March 2021

Ofsted criticises 'unjustified' isolation of children at residential home

Coronavirus

Carol Homden: This will become the go-to place for cross-sector partnership. Picture: Coram

News 10 March 2021

Cross-sector partnership launches to promote children’s social care innovation

Social Care

Schools closures are among factors contributing the decline in referrals, DfE says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 March 2021

Children's social care referrals fall by a quarter amid third lockdown

Coronavirus

Childminders have been told to attend testing centres. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 March 2021

Fury over ‘absurd’ exclusion of childminders from Covid-19 home testing

Coronavirus

Support will initially be offered outside, the NYA has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2021

NYA lays out ‘roadmap’ to reopen youth work settings

Coronavirus

The scheme will create scores of jobs in the hospitality sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2021

#Chances4Children: Catch 22 launches hospitality apprenticeship scheme

Chances4Children

Adoption UK is calling for improved transition to adult mental health services for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2021

Mental health will be the biggest problem facing young people by 2040, doctors warn

Mental health

The court offers support in keeping families together. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by models

News 25 February 2021

Birmingham and Solihull family drug and alcohol court to open

Social Care

Tutoring and summer holiday schemes are among plans published by the government. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

Disadvantaged pupils targeted in government’s £700m school catch up plans

Education

Demand for mental health support has increased during lockdown, UK Youth says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

Two thirds of youth organisations report increase in demand

Coronavirus