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A survey of kinship carers found half of the children they look after have mental health problems. Picture: AdobeStock

News 21 August

Kinship care children ‘overlooked and ignored’ for trauma support

Hackney deputy mayor Anntoinette Bramble said she was pleased with inspectors' recognition of anti-racist practice. Picture: Hackney Council

News 21 August

Hackney overcomes cyber attack and Child Q scandal to receive ‘good’ rating

Girls' wellbeing fell during key secondary school transition years, the research finds. Credit: Adobe Stock

News 21 August

Charity calls for better mental health support during school transitions

The Co-op backed scheme aims to fund 600 childcare apprentices over five years. Picture: Martin Figura

News 20 August

Plans unveiled for 600 extra childcare apprentices

Settings may have to adapt to support younger children, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 August

Councils distribute just fraction of funded childcare grant to providers

Rachel de Souza deemed too many searches 'unnecessary, unsafe and under-reported'

News 19 August

One in 20 child strip-searches fail to meet legal safeguards, Children’s Commissioner warns

The study found the free school programme had increased competition for school places resulting in negative outcomes for neighbouring state schools

News 19 August

Research highlights 'negative impact' of free schools on local education

Sacks-Jones: 'All children in care need a safe and suitable home in the right area.' Picture: Jacobs Sacks Jones

News 15 August

One in five children in care placed far from home, charity warns

The council is shifting emphasis to all round family support from early years specifically

News 15 August

Council proposes closing all Sure Start children’s centres

Children on child protection plans are less likely to be accepted for mental health support. Picture: Mediteraneo/AdobeStock

News 15 August

Social work involvement acts as barrier to mental health support, study finds

Katy Hampshire is director of programmes at the Sutton Trust

Blogs 15 August

Exam results show resilience of young people

The research finds young people who attend cadets gain skills and experience that can be useful in the future

News 14 August

Research reveals lack of youth cadet force opportunities in Wales

A Leeds City Council spokesperson said the safety of staff is taken "extremely seriously". Picture: Leeds City Council

News 14 August

Union urges council to improve social worker protection after Harehills riot

Fraser: 'Where appropriate, we support alternative ways of holding children to account'. Picture: YJB

News 13 August

YJB ‘supports alternatives to prosecution’ for children involved in riots

The UN urged young people to submit their own digital initiatives. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Flamingo Images

News 12 August

International Youth Day 2024: celebration of youth-led digital solutions

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