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LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely to see content promoting self-harm and suicide, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Three in five LGBTQ+ young people abused online

Youth Work
Young black men are among groups struggling to access support, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Marginalised children worst hit by Covid mental health crisis, MPs warn

Health
One in seven children aged four and five is classed as obese, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Childhood obesity increasing in under-fives after lockdown

Health
The initiative works to keep children in school. Picture: Adobe Stock
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East London council praised over ‘inclusive education work’

Education
Sunderland has been praised over its 'unprecedented' jump in Ofsted ratings. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Sunderland’s statutory intervention revoked after 'outstanding' inspection

Social Care
Just three per cent of health visitors say they are able to provide “an excellent service”. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Quarter of health visitors have caseloads exceeding 750 children

Early Years
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are more likely to fall behind in class than their peers, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children three years behind at school, report warns

Education
The pilot needs further refinement before being rolled-out UK-wide, an assessment by DfE found. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Mental health pilot for children in care ‘needs more refinement’

Social Care
The schemes are designed to divert young people away from crime. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Youth projects share £18m to divert children away from crime

Youth Justice
Children are currently living in temporary accomodation, including hotels. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Fully fund councils to comply with asylum transfer scheme, government told

Social Care
Concerns have been raised over the treatment of children at Oakhill STC. Picture G4S
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Children’s sector leaders call for overhaul of youth justice system

Youth Justice
Young people told the Prince's Trust that they have lost confidence when it comes to work and training. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Disadvantaged young people struggling 'to get lives back on track’ post-pandemic

Education