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England has seen the biggest rise in child protections plans, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2020

UK failing a generation of young people, health experts warn

Intensive follow-up meetings are needed to ensure a child's safety, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2020

Major increase in mental health problems among Neet young people

Poverty is linked to factors including neglect, substance abuse and poor mental health, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2020

Poverty a key factor in a third of serious case reviews

Plans for the secure school in Medway were first drawn up in 2017

News 4 March 2020

Medway secure school launch in doubt, warn YOT managers

Councils must help young people in acquiring immigration status, the charity says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 March 2020

Brexit: Thousands of care-experienced children 'at risk of living in UK illegally'

Intensive follow-up meetings are needed to ensure a child's safety, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 March 2020

Moving children away from gangs fails to protect them, say experts

NASWUT reported a spike in racist bullying over coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 March 2020

Coronavirus: Illness sparks rise in racist bullying in schools

The group is set to address a growing workforce crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 March 2020

Early Years Workforce Commission set up to tackle recruitment crisis

Sadiq Khan has called for all schools in London to ban sugary drinks

News 3 March 2020

Sadiq Khan calls for 'water-only' policy in schools to tackle obesity

Some 61 per cent of local authority social workers have been in post less than five years, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2020

Sharp rise in agency social workers employed by councils

Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan was among those to criticise the bill. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 3 March 2020

Domestic Abuse Bill will fail to protect children, charities warn

Telford & Wrekin Council leader Shaun Davies celebrates with staff. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council

News 2 March 2020

Council receives 'outstanding' Ofsted rating after reinvesting in children's services

The government has been criticised for undermining a public consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 March 2020

Government working group 'to draft quality standards' for unregulated accommodation

A proposed "exit package" for outgoing chief executive Michael Lynas has been blocked. Picture: NCS Trust

News 2 March 2020

DCMS launches review into NCS governance