Joe Lepper

Culture Secretary Oliver Downden praised the work of charities. Picture: Parliament UK

News 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Youth groups join major volunteering push

Youth Work

Councillor James McInnes said Devon Council is "determined to put this right". Picture: Devon County Council

News 18 March 2020

Council failures saw care leavers living in tents, Ofsted finds

Children's Services

Early Years leaders have called for more support for providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2020

Coronavirus: Free childcare funding to continue

Early Years

Calls have been made for more quality childcare for disadvantaged families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 March 2020

Disadvantaged families least likely to take up free childcare

Early Years

More families are relying on services provided by the Adoption Support Fund. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 March 2020

Demand on Adoption Support Fund driven by CAMHS 'stepping back'

Children's Services

Redthread chief executive John Poyton: “Youth work can support these young people to thrive"

News 11 March 2020

MPs call for investment in youth workers to prevent knife crime

Youth Work

Teenagers should be cared for until 18, the group says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 March 2020

‘Keep caring to 18’ campaign launches amid government consultation

Social Care

England has seen the biggest rise in child protections plans, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2020

UK failing a generation of young people, health experts warn

Health

Intensive follow-up meetings are needed to ensure a child's safety, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2020

Major increase in mental health problems among Neet young people

Youth Work

Plans for the secure school in Medway were first drawn up in 2017

News 4 March 2020

Medway secure school launch in doubt, warn YOT managers

Youth Justice

Intensive follow-up meetings are needed to ensure a child's safety, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 March 2020

Moving children away from gangs fails to protect them, say experts

Youth Justice

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