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Suanne Lin is director of early help and children’s social care at Derby City Council

Blogs 11 March 2024

Creating positive change

June O'Sullivan is chief executive of LEYF. Picture: LEYF

Blogs 11 March 2024

What has prison got to do with early years?

Members of the Youth Select Committee present the report in parliament. Picture: Ryan Kearney MYP/Twitter

News 8 March 2024

Blanket approach to cost-of-living support 'impacting youth mental health'

The guide offers advice on providing emotional support for children with a parent in prison. Picture: Andrea/Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Advice for early years staff on supporting children with parents in prison

The consultation will look at the impact of careers guidance on disadvantaged groups. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Charity seeks evidence of careers guidance impact

Ministry of Justice figures show 388 children were subject to DoL orders between July and September 2023. Picture (posed by model): Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Call to end deprivation of children’s liberty in unregulated settings

Foster Wales has launched its Bring Something to the Table campaign. Picture: Foster Wales

News 7 March 2024

Campaign aims to challenge foster care stereotypes

The care leaver offer is led by London Councils. Picture: Adobe Stock/Andrea

News 6 March 2024

London’s care leaver offer to provide housing, healthcare and travel support

Birmingham Council declared itself effectively bankrupt last year. Picture: Arena Photo UK/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Birmingham councillors approve £100m cuts to children and families services

NHS Trusts would also have corporate parenting responsibilities under the proposal. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Extend corporate parenting across public services, say MPs and peers

Bradford Children's Trust launched in April last year. Picture: Sakah Photography/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Council and children’s trust relationship at risk of ‘complete breakdown’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced his Spring Budget 2024. Picture: HM Treasury

News 6 March 2024

Budget 2024: Chancellor commits £165 million to boost children's homes capacity

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been criticised over his failure to provide long-term funding to councils. Picture: HM Treasury

News 6 March 2024

Budget fails to address local authority funding crisis, sector leaders warn

Financial pressure on families is damaging children's mental health, according to Mind. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Referrals to children’s mental health services ‘highest on record’

The films examine different risks to young people posed by social media. Picture: Anster PR

News 6 March 2024

Virtual reality films tackle social media dangers for young people