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An international camp event for girl guides has been postponed due to centre closures. Picture: Svetlana/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2023

Girlguiding urged to reverse activity centre closures

MP Duncan Baker meets young carers to launch the inquiry. Picture: Duncan Baker/Twitter

News 7 June 2023

MPs to hold first inquiry into outcomes for young carers

Ben Bailey Smith is a former youth worker. Picture: UK Youth

Features 6 June 2023

Actor Ben Bailey Smith urges greater support for youth services

Black young people are being asked to share their experiences of mental health systems. Picture: Synthexua/Adobe Stock

News 5 June 2023

Mental health charities seek views of black young people

Barnardo's says children are at greater risk of being exploited when not in school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 June 2023

Youth work investment ‘key’ to reducing exploitation over school holidays, Barnardo’s says

KFC will aim for a third of all new hires to be disadvantaged young people. Picture: BlueSkyImages/Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2023

Disadvantaged young people to make up a third of KFC new employees

Young leaders worked together to suggest policy changes to benefit communities

Analysis 30 May 2023

Young leaders set out vision for a ChildFair society

Tessy Ojo: ‘Young people value the opportunity to lead’

Features 30 May 2023

Interview: Tessy Ojo, chief executive, The Diana Award

Funding 30 May 2023

Youth Investment Fund Refurbishment Grant

A group of young people act as e-wellbeing youth ambassadors to keep the website’s content under review and up to date. Picture: e-wellbeing, YMCA Downslink Group

Best Practice 30 May 2023

Young people co-produce mental health directory

Young people ran consultations, led focus groups and took part in workshops while researching youth violence

Best Practice 30 May 2023

Peer researchers build skills in campaign to end youth violence in Merseyside

Inclusion 2024 drives an increase in daily exercise levels of children with SEND. Picture: Youth Sport Trust

News 23 May 2023

Inclusive sports programme boosts daily exercise for children with SEND

Five Girlguiding activity centres are set to close after more than 100 years of service, the organisation has announced. Picture: Angelov/Adobe Stock

News 22 May 2023

Girlguiding to close five 'financially unsustainable' activity centres

Children with SEN are more likely to be excluded from school, says London's VRU. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2023

London mayor pledges £4m to improve speech and language support

Centrepoint offers holistic support for young people. Picture: Centrepoint

News 17 May 2023

Government must focus on holistic housing support for young people, expert urges