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The pupil premium supports children eligible for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2021

Pupil premium extended to children with 'no recourse to public funds'

The AYM has raised concerns over plans to sentence 17-year-olds as adults. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2021

Police and Crime Bill does not factor in needs of children, YOT managers argue

Blogs 8 June 2021

The government’s education catch-up plan isn’t good enough – here’s how we fix it

The Home Office has issues guidance over late applications. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2021

Scrap EU Settlement Scheme deadline to support vulnerable children, organisations urge

Researchers have called for babies to be included in the government's mental health policies. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2021

‘Baby blindspot’ in children’s mental health, new research reveals

Calls have been made for a review of the affordability of childcare in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2021

Thousands back call for independent review of childcare funding

Last year UASC were taken into the care of Border Force in Dover. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2021

Kent launches legal action over number of unaccompanied child migrants

Blogs 7 June 2021

Care Review FC v Care Sector United - match report

Blogs 7 June 2021

Who loves this child?

Social workers from BAME backgrounds are less likely to pass their assessment year, a new report says. Picture: Posed by model/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2021

Black, Asian and minority ethnic social workers 'face higher failure rates'

Barristers are calling for a reform of legal aid funding for young people. Picture: Becky Nixon

News 4 June 2021

Bar Council advocates reform of youth justice funding

Blogs 4 June 2021

Reading between the lines: Children’s miscues and how to make sense of them

The jab has already been approved for young people aged 16 and older. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2021

Campaign to prioritise disabled children as Pfizer vaccine approved for use in 12- to 15-year-olds

The Healthy Start scheme has been extended to migrant families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2021

More families get access to Healthy Start scheme after legal action

The study found big regional variations around same-day proceedings for newborns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2021

Huge increase in same-day care proceedings for newborn babies