Joe Lepper

Children with SEN are more likely to be excluded from school, says London's VRU. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2023

London mayor pledges £4m to improve speech and language support

Youth Work

Nottinghamshire council has apologised over the reports findings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2023

Delays and lack of advice blight SEND support for children in Nottinghamshire

Education

The deprivation of liberty court sits at the High Court of Justice. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2023

Deprivation of liberty applications rose to record levels in March, figures reveal

Social Care

Disadvantaged young people take longer to 'bounce back' from extreme weather, the report finds. Picture: Tgordievskaya/Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2023

Disadvantaged young people being ‘hit harder by climate crisis’

Health

Ben Bailey-Smith is a former youth worker. Picture: UK Youth

News 11 May 2023

Actor highlights ‘devastating’ impact of youth services cuts

Youth Work

The scheme involves elements of volunteering and outdoor activities. Picture: Duke of Edinburgh's Award

News 10 May 2023

Record number of young people taking part in Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Youth Work

Early years settings have missed out on £229m in funding over four years, according to the National Day Nurseries Association. Picture: 1001 Colour/Adobe Stock

News 10 May 2023

More than £100m earmarked for early years 'not being spent on places'

Early Years

The lack of funding may leave young people unable to access career-enhancing opportunities, leaders argue. Picture: Eléonore H/Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2023

Business leaders challenge government over London youth services 'funding snub'

Youth Work

'The staff at Liberty do an incredible job, we are very proud of them', Rotherham Council said. Picture: Rotherham Council/Twitter

News 4 May 2023

Council’s short breaks children’s home receives third ‘outstanding’ rating

Social Care

The complex needs of children are increasing fees, providers say. Picture: Y Insta Photos/Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2023

Record proportion of children’s home providers increasing fees, survey reveals

Social Care

A new fund offers legal aid to prospective special guardians. Picture: NDABCreativity/Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2023

Legal aid boost for special guardianship applicants

Social Care

The bill allows children to be detained for up to 72 hours without a court order. Picture: Lydia Geissler/Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2023

Illegal Migration Bill: MPs back detention of unaccompanied children

Social Care