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Childcare costs are rising quicker than inflation, new analysis warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2020

Sharp rise in childcare costs for families

Scotland’s Independent Care Review was launched at an event in the Scottish parliament attended by people with care experience, some of whom gave evidence to the inquiry. Picture: Independent Care Review

Analysis 25 February 2020

England eyes Scotland review for lessons on care system overhaul

We Belong was established as an independent charity in October 2019. Picture: Arteh Odjidia

Analysis 25 February 2020

Secret to independence success

Targeted interventions for struggling pupils should be a key part of any effective pupil premium strategy. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 February 2020

How to achieve premium value

Children’s centres can deliver individualised services in areas that feel left behind. Picture: Oksix/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 February 2020

Call for action to arrest decline in number of children’s centres

Nick Hardwick: “We need to see people equipped with skills to navigate complex and hostile situations, who want to de-escalate [these] without the use of violence.” Picture: Nathan Clarke

Analysis 25 February 2020

Fall in YOI staff linked to restraint increase

Figures show there could be more than 166,000 young carers in the UK needing support. Picture: Racle Fotodesign/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 February 2020

Group to push for more support for ‘hidden army’ of young carers

Blackpool’s health connectors help disadvantaged families connect with services

Analysis 25 February 2020

Health connectors aid families

Johnson: Funding for care leavers must be realistic

Features 25 February 2020

Interview: Helen Johnson – Refugee Council’s head of children’s services

Derren Hayes is editor of Children & Young People Now

Opinion 25 February 2020

England needs in-depth and speedy care review

Alison O’Sullivan is chair of NCB and a former ADCS president

Opinion 25 February 2020

Care experience central to England review

Andrew Webb is a former ADCS president

Opinion 25 February 2020

Supply and demand mismatch in adoption

Getaway Girls aims to give vulnerable young women a voice while helping to build their confidence and resilience. Picture: Samantha Toolsie Photography

Features 25 February 2020

Here come the girls

Girls moving to secondary school are among the most likely to suffer from mental health issues. Picture: Alex Deverill

Other 25 February 2020

Therapeutic Care: Policy context

The Mulberry Bush School features well-kept grounds that include multi-purpose sports areas. Picture: The Mulberry Bush School

Research 25 February 2020

Between Love and Behaviour Management: the Psychodynamic Reflective Milieu at the Mulberry Bush School