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The cost-of-living crisis has increased the number of children living in poverty. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 26 March 2024

Number of children living in absolute poverty rises by 300,000, government reveals

Preventive services must be accessible, experts say. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 March 2024

National roadmap to ACE recovery

The survey comes with 33 ambitions to improve the lives of young people. Picture: Surasaki/Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2024

Just one in five children feel politicians are listening to them, England's Children’s Commissioner reveals

Richard Taylor has died aged 75. Picture: The Damilola Taylor Trust

News 25 March 2024

Richard Taylor: Father of schoolboy Damilola Taylor dies aged 75

The programme was launched at the Youth Endowment Fund's conference on engaging with parents of children at risk of violence. Picture: Amrit Virdi

News 22 March 2024

Programme launched to promote evidence-based parenting interventions

Robin Walker is chair of the education committee. Picture: UK Parliament

News 20 March 2024

MP raises concerns over 'funding shortfall' for special free schools

An increasing number of councils are worried about providing enough childcare for children with SEND of all ages. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Oksana Kuzmina

News 19 March 2024

Majority of councils lack sufficient SEND childcare provision, survey finds

Researchers propose a targeted expansion of universal free school meals. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2024

Support schools and nurseries to tackle poverty, Longfield’s think-tank urges ministers

Young carers stuggle to balance education and caring responsibilities, Carers Trust says. Picture: Carers Trust

News 14 March 2024

All schools 'should be required to appoint a young carers lead', says charity

Bradford councillors have agreed to sell-off Ingleborough Hall Outdoor Centre. Picture: Bradford City Council

News 11 March 2024

Bradford: Outdoor centre to close as part of budget cuts

The consultation will look at the impact of careers guidance on disadvantaged groups. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Charity seeks evidence of careers guidance impact

Ministry of Justice figures show 388 children were subject to DoL orders between July and September 2023. Picture (posed by model): Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Call to end deprivation of children’s liberty in unregulated settings

Foster Wales has launched its Bring Something to the Table campaign. Picture: Foster Wales

News 7 March 2024

Campaign aims to challenge foster care stereotypes

Birmingham Council declared itself effectively bankrupt last year. Picture: Arena Photo UK/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Birmingham councillors approve £100m cuts to children and families services

NHS Trusts would also have corporate parenting responsibilities under the proposal. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Extend corporate parenting across public services, say MPs and peers