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Star Hobson's death led to the appointment of a commissioner at Bradford City Council. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

News 15 February 2022

Bradford Council recruitment problems ‘key’ to children’s services failures

Helen Hayes was appointed shadow children and early years minister in December. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 February 2022

Family hubs a ‘pale imitation’ of Sure Start Centres, Labour says

Experts advise asking children open questions about their mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Guide to mental health support for teenagers and children

Matt Hancock speaks to CYP Now's Fiona Simpson

News 14 February 2022

Matt Hancock contributing to SEND Review over dyslexia screening

More than 6,000 teenagers are living in unregulated accommodation, according to government figures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Stark rise in use of unregulated placements to deprive children of liberty

North Somerset Council is based in Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

North Somerset: Vulnerable childrens' needs secondary to parents', Ofsted finds

Ofsted says more can be done to monitor the progress of care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Exclusive: Ofsted plans care leaver progress judgment in children’s services inspections

Bernie Brown says of social workers: Quietly and heroically they go about the business of keeping children safe. Picture: Adobe Stock

Blogs 14 February 2022

The challenges and expectations of the social worker role

Gabrielle Shaw: When a child speaks up about abuse. Believe them. Picture: Adobe Stock

Blogs 14 February 2022

Child Sexual Abuse: A ten-billion-pound problem

Ashley John-Baptiste's documentary highlights the impact of being split up from siblings on children in care. Picture: BBC iPlayer

Blogs 14 February 2022

Split Up In Care: Life Without Siblings highlights need to boost foster carer recruitment

Matt Hancock was diagnosed with dyslexia at 18. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 February 2022

Matt Hancock calls for dyslexia screening in secure schools

Isaiah Olugosi was the gang's ringleader. Picture: Metropolitan Police

News 11 February 2022

Vulnerable girls exploited by gang in UK’s first modern slavery fraud case

Sadiq Khan: I’m determined to ensure that every young Londoner in need of support has positive opportunities. Picture: Office of the Mayor of London

News 10 February 2022

Disadvantaged young Londoners to have access to mentors by 2024

Poorer students are around 1.6 grades behind wealthier peers at GCSE, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2022

'Decade of failure’ to narrow disadvantage gap in schools

MP for South Shields Emma Lewell-Buck backs the campaign. Picture: CYP Now

News 10 February 2022

Government brands campaign to provide care for all 16- and 17-year-olds a ‘catchy slogan’