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Chief inspector of probation Justin Russell described Swindon's YJS as 'incredible and, sometimes, unnoticed'. Picture: HMI Probation

News 30 January 2023

Swindon youth offending service ‘a credit to the town’, inspectors say

Richard Cross is head of assessment and therapy at Five Rivers Child Care. Picture: Five Rivers Child Care

Blogs 30 January 2023

Thousands of siblings split up in the care system

Sarah Jones is director of commissioning, partnerships and resources at Norfolk County Council. Picture: Adobe Stock

Blogs 30 January 2023

Turning the corner on improvement

Youth organisations have criticised the government's decision to block gender identity reforms in Scotland. Picture: Nito/Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2023

Youth organisations slam UK government's decision to block gender recognition reform

Bethia McNeil is chief executive of the George Williams College. Picture: Centre for Youth Impact

News 27 January 2023

YMCA College launches five-year youth work strategy

Cambian confirmed it is 'managing a cyber-incident'. Picture: tippapat/Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2023

Children’s home provider targeted by hackers

The government wants all schools to be part of MATs by 2030. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2023

Target for all schools to join academy trusts by 2030 ‘not possible’, warn experts

Some children have spent the majority of their lives in poverty, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2023

One million under-fours ‘growing up in poverty’

Keith Fraser says the impact could cause increased stress on children. Picture: YJB

News 26 January 2023

Children charged with criminal offences waiting 217 days for case outcomes

Campaigner Terry Galloway urged councillors to vote in support of the motion. Picture: Fiona Simpson/CYP Now

News 26 January 2023

First London borough votes to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic

The King and Queen Consort were among visitors a Manchester Youth Centre. Picture: Frank Augstein/PA Wire

News 26 January 2023

King Charles visits youth club to mark funding boost for NYA programme

Robin Walker: 'We will look at how targeted support can help to improve attendance'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 26 January 2023

Robin Walker urges creation of EHE register after schools white paper shelved

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are twice as likely to have attendance rates under 70 per cent, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2023

Disadvantaged children more likely to be absent from early education, research finds

Deborah McMillan: “It takes a tremendous amount of work to clear the way for children to truly participate in the workings of our society”

Opinion 26 January 2023

It's finally time to act on what children say

Derren Hayes: '“The Care Review offers an opportunity to rethink our approach to placement making – it is crucial for children and families the right solutions are found'

Opinion 26 January 2023

Children need prompt action on digital risks