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Tim Loughton was children's minister between 2010 and 2012. Picture: Parliament UK
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Loughton calls for action on social work recruitment crisis

Social Care
Teachers say they lack resources and support to deliver effect lessons on tackling sexual harassment. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Just one in five teachers confident in delivering lessons to tackle sexual harassment

Education
Nigel Huddleston has been named as a government whip. Picture: Parliament UK
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Future of youth minister role undecided following Huddleston’s departure

Youth Work
Children's services in Newham are now rated as 'good'. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Newham children’s services jumps from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’ in three years

Social Care
The pilot was carried out at Bruce Grove Youth Club in north London. Picture: Rise Projects/Twitter
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Youth club psychologist pilot prompts call for more mental health partnerships

Youth Work
There are just 14 girls in custody in England, the report finds. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Inspectors slam 'dysfunctional' secure estate's treatment of vulnerable girls

Youth Justice
Bradford is one area to miss out on levelling up funding, the report finds. Photo: AdobeStock
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Deprived areas missing out on levelling up funding due to youth work spending differences, report finds

Youth Work
North East Lincolnshire Council has developed a range of measures to reduce children's social care costs. Photo: AdobeStock
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'Inadequate' council forecasts £7.9m overspend due to children’s services pressures

Social Care
Helga Swidenbank has been executive director at the YCS for four years
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Youth Custody Service chief to step down

Youth Justice
Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the Scouts among other organisations supporting children and young people. Picture: Scouts
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Children’s sector offers support to bereaved young people amid national mourning

Health
Carers are being encouraged to consider fostering older children. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Foster carer recruitment appeal launches amid surge in demand

Social Care
Funding aims to create more places for children from disadvantaged areas. Picture: Scouts
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Uniformed youth groups offered £1.5m to expand into disadvantaged areas

Youth Work