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Yusuf McCormack spoke about his experiences of the care system.

News 6 November 2020

Care experienced voice ‘must be central to Care Review’

Vicky Ford also announced new funding for foster care projects.

News 5 November 2020

Care Review to be launched ‘imminently’, children’s minister says

St Christopher's Staying Close scheme has been extended. Picture: St Christopher's Fellowship

News 5 November 2020

Praise for care leaver scheme in review of DfE innovation programme

Many care leavers told researchers they were optimistic about living alone. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 November 2020

Praise for project supporting care leavers to live independently

Many children's home staff have been forced to self-isolate, according to the ICHA. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 November 2020

Increasing numbers of children’s home staff forced to self-isolate, sector leaders warn

Almost four in 10 care leavers are not in work, education or training, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 November 2020

Staying Put scheme 'must be funded beyond 2021'

Picture: Liquidlogic

Sponsored Features 2 November 2020

Contextual safeguarding: Evidencing support and innovation for young people within a case management solution

Michael Sanders: I’m pleased that we’re able to announce funding for these new projects.

News 2 November 2020

Children's social care projects receive £2m to test effectiveness

Marcus Rashford visits a food bank in Manchester. Picture: FareShare/Twitter

News 30 October 2020

Mapped: Councils providing free school meals over half term and Christmas holidays

Conservative MP Jo Gideon voted against the motion. Picture: Parliament UK

News 29 October 2020

MPs removed from anti-poverty charity’s board over free school meals vote

Parents and professionals reported extra stress caused by poor connectivity. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 October 2020

Remote family court hearings amid Covid-19 challenge fairness, say campaigners

The new kitchen will feed thousands of children in England. Picture: Akshaya Patra UK

News 28 October 2020

Indian child poverty charity serves free school meals in England

Young people have said they are left with little support when facing homelessness. Picture: Homeless Link

News 28 October 2020

Young people ‘should be empowered to deal with homelessness’

Curriculum identifies quality standards for youth work. Picture: Alex Deverill

Opinion 27 October 2020

Letters to the Editor: Room for improvement in youth work curriculum

Children were left under the responsibility for Border Force in Dover. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2020

Child migrants held for more than 24 hours in Kent detention centre, inspectors find