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Jack Petchey (pictured centre) supported a range of youth causes. Picture: X/JPFoundation

News 28 June 2024

Sir Jack Petchey: Tributes to businessman ‘committed’ to supporting youth projects

The family court deals with some of the most sensitive cases involving vulnerable families. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Features 27 June 2024

Special Report: Family courts and care proceedings

Since January, media have been able to attend hearings at 16 family courts in England as part of a pilot to improve transparency. Picture: СЕМЕН САЛИВАНЧУК/Adobe Stock

Features 27 June 2024

The Big Debate: Will family court reporting lead to better decisions for children?

Family-led decision-making processes bring together a child’s family, friends and community network. Picture: Nichizhenova Elena/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 27 June 2024

Family group conference helps avoid care proceedings

Children and families can give feedback on their experiences of Cafcass using QR codes. Picture: Charlie's/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 27 June 2024

Cafcass puts relationships at the heart of practice

Family Drug and Alcohol Court staff are based at the Tavistock and Portman Trust.

Best Practice 27 June 2024

Court helps families solve problems

Quality Circle seeks to identify and implement changes that improve outcomes. Picture: blackday/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 27 June 2024

Quality Circle drives local change

The project saw thousands of children reveal who they would vote for. Picture: Arrowsmith/Adobe Stock

News 27 June 2024

Labour tops polls among young people

Problems recruiting and retaining staff is the biggest concern for councils around rolling out the expansion. Picture: DglImages/Adobe Stock

News 27 June 2024

Nine in 10 councils ‘not confident’ they can deliver full funded childcare expansion

Keir Starmer announces the pledge alongside Ronan Kanda's family and actor Idris Elba. Picture: Keir Starmer/X

News 27 June 2024

Labour announces plans to tackle sale of knives to minors after death of 16-year-old

Kinship care features in manifestos from all three main parties. Picture: Prostock Studio/Adobe Stock

Blogs 27 June 2024

General Election 2024: Maintaining the kinship momentum

Family courts dealt with 15,603 public law cases in 2023 which involved 25,672 children and young people. Picture: William/Adobe Stock

Features 27 June 2024

Family courts and care proceedings: Key policy developments

Researchers found that preventative measures in early childhood could decrease absenteeism. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

News 26 June 2024

Lack of school readiness by reception linked to persistent absenteeism, say researchers

John-Baptiste: ‘It’s a very human story – it’s my story’. Picture: BBC

Features 26 June 2024

Interview: Ashley John-Baptiste, BBC journalist and presenter

Charities have joined forces to support young people with cancer. Picture: Orawan/Adobe Stock

Opinion 26 June 2024

Children with cancer need tailored support