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Unregulated supported accommodation should be banned for all under-18s, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 May 2021

Government sets out proposed national standards for unregulated accommodation

The Competition and Markets Authority is studying the children's social care market

News 24 May 2021

Children's sector leaders urge greater scrutiny of social care providers

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor has said YOIs will be notified before inspections take place. Picture: YJB

News 21 May 2021

Full YOI inspections resume

The Bill increases certain police powers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2021

Campaigners call for removal of ‘discriminatory’ clauses from Police and Crime Bill

Leigh Middleton: 'It is vitally important we hear from you.' Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2021

NYA launches first ever youth sector census

Children are missing out on a years' worth of funding, LGA research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2021

Disadvantaged children lose out on £118m due to pupil premium changes, LGA reveals

Blogs 21 May 2021

Celebrating diversity in social work

Blogs 21 May 2021

Why nature must matter for children and the early years sector

Blogs 20 May 2021

‘Digital passports’ launched to help tackle online harm for children in care

The Treasury has only pledged £3bn to education spending. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2021

Third of Covid education spending 'to come from existing budgets'

The Sutton Trust has called for funded childcare hours for disadvantaged families to be increased. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2021

Put early years at the heart of Covid-19 recovery, Sutton Trust says

MPs are calling for more support for young people after short-term programmes end. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2021

Extend Kickstart and Universal Credit uplift to support young people, MPs urge

Javed Khan has called for children to be 'front and centre' of Covid-19 recovery plans. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 19 May 2021

Mental health impact of pandemic on children ‘could last a lifetime’, Barnardo’s warns

The fund will promote the importance of play. Picture: The Froebel Trust

News 19 May 2021

#Chances4Children: Nurseries to be supported by £1m project to promote play

Funding has been announced to improve teaching in underperforming areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2021

Government funding to boost education for children in disadvantaged areas