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Bexley Council has been praised for its work in children's mental health. Picture: Bexley Council

News 6 March 2020

High praise for council's children’s mental health services

Health

Gaming features such as "loot boxes" risk normalising gambling behaviours, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 February 2020

Primary schools teach pupils about gambling risks

Education

Feltham is the first YOI to enter the programme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 February 2020

Feltham becomes first YOI under new prison improvement plan

Youth Justice

Practitioners are able to support more young people than just those deemed to be most at risk and most likely to respond to treatment. Picture: Becky Nixon/posed by model

Best Practice 25 February 2020

NHS specialists and secure setting staff create therapeutic environment to address complex issues

Health

Milk & Honey’s sessions are co-produced by the young women who attend, with creative expression helping them to feel safe

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Art therapy helps girls affected by youth violence

Safeguarding and child protection

Stockport Council has updated its guidance to parents. Picture: Google Maps

News 21 February 2020

Council apologises after error stopped children spending Christmas with father

Social Care

Campaigners have called for Care Day to be recognised by the United Nations. Picture: Become

News 21 February 2020

Charities call on UN to back international day of care

Social Care

Cookham Wood YOI was deemed "not safe enough" by inspectors. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 19 February 2020

Sharp rise in use of force and restraint at Cookham Wood YOI

Youth Justice

Tracy Brabin with guides in Spen. Picture: Girlguiding

News 14 February 2020

Tracy Brabin's ‘shouldergate’ dress raises £20k for Girlguiding

Youth Work

Vicky Ford has been appointed children and families minister. Picture: Parliament UK

News 14 February 2020

Vicky Ford named as children and families minister

Early Years

Low pay and stress are forcing childcare workers to leave their jobs, researchers said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 February 2020

Ofsted launches new childcare registration system 'to boost workforce’

Early Years

The Youth Mental Health First Aid programme is a partnership between Thrive LDN, Mental Health First Aid England and the Mayor of London. Image: Thrive LDN

News 7 February 2020

Mental health first aid training to expand to youth clubs

Health