Nina Jacobs

The study was commissioned by Northumbria Police. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 May 2020

Police need ACE training to better understand impact of child violence, study says

Youth Justice

NYA chief executive Leigh Middleton says the long-term damage caused to young people could be "unimaginable". Picture: NYA

News 29 April 2020

Youth services must be part of lockdown exit strategy, urges NYA

Youth Work

More needs to be done to improve levels of violence at Rainsbrook, inspectors said.

News 29 April 2020

‘More effort’ needed to bring down high levels of violence at STC

Youth Justice

Children's Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has called for more support for vulnerable children

News 25 April 2020

Vulnerable children ‘hidden’ during lockdown, children’s commissioner warns

Social Care

Health visitors have been left without gloves and hand sanitiser, Unite the Union says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 April 2020

Death of second social worker sparks fresh call for PPE

Coronavirus

Cookham Wood has been inspected under the temporary guidance. Picture: HMIP

News 23 April 2020

HMI Prisons launches Covid-19 inspection guidelines for YOIs

Youth Justice

A third of those employed by sectors shut down due to lockdown measures are aged 16 to 24. Picture: Timothy/Adobe Stock

News 22 April 2020

Youth employment to be 'hardest hit' by coronavirus crisis

Careers Guidance

Education committee chair Robert Halfon says "everything must be done" to support disadvantaged children. Picture: Parliament UK

News 20 April 2020

MPs probe effect of Covid-19 pandemic on disadvantaged white children

Children's Services

Cornwall Council has launched an appeal for emergency accommodation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 April 2020

Cornwall Council launches emergency appeal for care leaver accommodation

Social Care

Councillor Peter said North Tyneside Council is "absolutely committed to children". Picture: North Tyneside Council

News 15 April 2020

Ofsted praises 'outstanding' council's 'thriving' social work environment

Children's Services

New parents may have less support during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2020

Government urged to keep babies safe amid pandemic

Early Years

Charities have called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase child benefits. Picture: Parliament UK

News 8 April 2020

Coronavirus: Sunak urged to increase child benefit rate

Coronavirus