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Holly Cobb is a young adult carer. Picture: Carer's Trust

Blogs 2 July 2024

General Election 2024: 'My family have struggled with the system for too long – young carers like me urgently need it to change'

Children’s organisations are calling for a joined-up approach to early years provision. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Features 1 July 2024

Children’s charities on issues the next government must prioritise

A universal intervention, Tree of Life sessions can benefit young people who may be shy or struggling with their self-esteem. Picture: MONKEY BUSINESS/POSED BY MODELS

Features 1 July 2024

Tree of Life shows young people they can flourish

Young people lead decisions on which elements to include in sessions, such as drawing, games and discussions. Picture: Provided

Features 1 July 2024

Peer support project helps young people share their experiences of exiting CAMHS

Tanvir Ali is a former peer leader at Peer Power Youth

Features 1 July 2024

How I Got Here: Tanvir Ali, former peer leader, Peer Power Youth

Young people want more political education in the UK curriculum. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

News 1 July 2024

Young people call for stronger political education to underpin votes at 16 pledges

The consultation is hoping to make support more cost effective for the local authority. Picture: Adobe Stock/ stockbusters

News 1 July 2024

Council launches consultation on cost-cutting changes to SEND transport offer

Celebrations included a youth art competition. Picture: Warwickshire County Council

News 1 July 2024

Council celebrates migrant children

Young people aged 16- and 17 want access to services which boost careers skills. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2024

Young people demand greater access to local youth services

Alicia Walker is head of policy, research and campaigns at Centrepoint. Picture: Centrepoint

Blogs 1 July 2024

General Election 2024: Next government must focus on sustainable employment for young people

Amanda Perraton is director of children's services at Warrington Council. Picture: ADCS

Blogs 1 July 2024

General Election 2024: Speaking up for children

NAHT says leaders should raise issues with inspectors. Picture: Apichat/Adobe Stock

Features 28 June 2024

Inspections Clinic: Pauses to inspections

DoL orders can be psychologically harmful to children. Picture: Irina Polonina/Adobe Stock

Features 28 June 2024

Legal Update: Deprivation of liberty orders

The creation of the Youth Service Information Centre (YSIC) in 1964 was the foundation for what would become known as the NYA. Picture: NYA archive

Features 28 June 2024

Recognising the NYA at 60

Youth services funding has decreased by 77% over the last decade. Picture: Photographeeu/Adobe Stock

News 28 June 2024

Lack of access to youth services reduces young people’s interest in sector careers, NYA warns