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Adventurous outdoor activities at Cheeky Cherubs Childcare encourage children to 'expand their boundaries by taking risks'. Picture: Cheeky Cherubs Childcare

Features 28 March 2024

Farm setting boosts children’s resilience

The programme will be linked to the roll out of new family hubs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2024

Government moves family support programme to DfE

Members held protests against the closures last year. Picture: Lawrence Weetman

News 28 March 2024

Girlguiding rows back on plans to scrap overseas operations

There are currently more than 43,000 fostering households in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2024

Initial foster care enquiry levels at lowest in five years

Sports-based youth work like that delivered by Football Beyond Borders is championed in the report. Picture: FBB

News 28 March 2024

MPs' review backs national workforce strategy for youth work

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

Features 27 March 2024

Inspections Clinic: Supported accommodation

Robert Halfon was chair of the Education Committee. Picture: UK Parliament

News 27 March 2024

Skills and apprenticeships minister Robert Halfon to step down as MP

Ofsted found that the work of RAAs “is strong” in matching families with children. Picture:

News 27 March 2024

Ofsted: Regionalisation 'not solving many adoption challenges’

Vulnerable children in year 11 are more likely than their peers to experience 'unexplained transfers'. Picture: Drivepix/Adobe Stock

News 27 March 2024

'Unexplained transfers' impacting one in five pupils with emotional health needs

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

News 27 March 2024

BYC planned drastic restructure to save costs ahead of closure

The British Youth Council will close after more than 75 years. Picture: BYC

News 26 March 2024

Sector pays tribute to work of British Youth Council after closure

The cost-of-living crisis has increased the number of children living in poverty. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 26 March 2024

Number of children living in absolute poverty rises by 300,000, government reveals

Barnardo’s is campaigning for all local authorities to have a duty to act as a guarantor for their care leavers looking for a home. Picture: F-Stop Boy/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 March 2024

Scandal over advert reveals care leavers’ acute housing challenges

Football Beyond Borders delivers a long-term, targeted social and emotional learning intervention for vulnerable 16- to 18-year-olds.

Analysis 26 March 2024

Review highlights best practice to shape the future of youth work

Campaigners aim to stop plans to close Colverstone Primary School in Hackney. Picture: Save Colverstone Primary School

Analysis 26 March 2024

Tackling decline in London pupil numbers