Joe Lepper

Police were called to children's home 23,000 times in 2018. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 February 2020

Sharp drop in criminalisation of young people in children's homes

Social Care

Concerns have been raised over the sustainability of funding for children's homes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 February 2020

Concern over children’s care providers’ 'debt-fuelled' £215m profit

Social Care

The report warns children affected by factors not covered by ACEs may not receive support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2020

ACE guidelines ‘not a quick fix’ for treating trauma

Children's Services

Childcare costs are rising quicker than inflation, new analysis warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2020

Sharp rise in childcare costs for families

Early Years

Newham mayor Rokhsana Fiaz welcomes new youth workers. Picture: Newham Council

News 13 February 2020

Newham invests £4.5m in youth services

Youth Work

There is little evidence to show family group conferences are effective in keeping children out of care. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 February 2020

Family conferences 'not run well enough' to stop children entering care

Social Care

Children also report being confined to their cells for long periods. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 February 2020

Four in 10 children in custody victimised by staff

Youth Justice

Shropshire Council will take on six detached youth workers. Picture: Shropshire Council

News 12 February 2020

Council scraps youth clubs in favour of detached workers

Youth Work

Councillor Dave Evans says the cuts will lead to a focus on recruiting foster carers. Picture: Stoke Council

News 6 February 2020

'Inadequate' Stoke-on-Trent plans children's home closures

Children's Services

Councils are no longer able to "shield" children from cuts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 February 2020

Councils name children's services as biggest financial pressure

Children's Services

The slogan has been criticised for reinforcing a "sense of failure" in young people. Picture: Place2Be

News 6 February 2020

Children’s mental health week campaign under fire

Health

Girls moving to secondary school are among the most likely to suffer from mental health issues. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 5 February 2020

Adolescent girls 'more likely to develop mental health issues'

Health