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Challenging behaviour can be caused by 'unmet emotional needs', according to experts. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Inquiry launches into mental health and behaviour in schools

Education
York City Council is 'aware improvement is needed', inspectors say. Picture: Adobe Stock
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York's children’s services in ‘decline’ since 2016, inspectors warn

Social Care
Northamptonshire Police’s chief inspector Julie Mead says the small changes 'have made a huge difference'. Picture: Northamptonshire Police
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Police force launches trauma-informed care for children in custody

Youth Justice
West Mercia has "few arrangements" in place to support children in custody, inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Proposal to reopen Rainsbrook STC amid fears youth custody numbers will double by 2024

Youth Justice
Young people can use the app to see self-help advice. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Digital platform launches to support children on CAMHS waiting lists

The government is urging children's mental health practitioners to respond to the consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Mental health: Call to reform youth support in racialised communities

Health
The serious case review was launched in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock
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'Chances missed' by professionals to help neglected and abused toddler

Social Care
The government is urging children's mental health practitioners to respond to the consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Children’s charities ‘welcome’ consultation on 10-year mental health plan

Health
The Family Rights Group is calling for a legal definition of kinship care. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Campaign over legal rights for kinship carers launches

Social Care
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole merged councils in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Improvement notice issued to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Social Care
University of Sunderland’s We Care team; Wendy Price, Lauren Boffey and Jess Faith celebrate the award. Picture: University of Sunderland
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Universities and colleges awarded for care leaver support

Education
Helen Riley has spent 18 years at Staffordshire Council. Picture: Staffordshire County Council
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Staffordshire children’s services director retires after 18 years

Social Care