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Targeted action to reduce absences rates among disadvantaged pupils is also being called for. Picture: Drivepix/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2023

Narrowing attainment gap to pre-pandemic levels 'could take a decade’

An international camp event for girl guides has been postponed due to centre closures. Picture: Svetlana/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2023

Girlguiding urged to reverse activity centre closures

MP Duncan Baker meets young carers to launch the inquiry. Picture: Duncan Baker/Twitter

News 7 June 2023

MPs to hold first inquiry into outcomes for young carers

Geraldine and her former foster child Emma still meet every week. Picture: Geraldine Roseberry

Features 7 June 2023

Experienced foster carer urges others to consider role amid placement shortage

Around one in seven children living in poverty are from working households, research finds. Picture: Christine Radnich/Adobe Stock

News 6 June 2023

One in three children in poverty post-pandemic

Ben Bailey Smith is a former youth worker. Picture: UK Youth

Features 6 June 2023

Actor Ben Bailey Smith urges greater support for youth services

Dr Jo Casebourne is chief executive of Foundations. Picture: EIF

News 6 June 2023

What Works for Children’s Social Care and EIF merger launches

Experts are calling for a 'wholesale reform' of behaviour management in schools. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

News 6 June 2023

School exclusions and suspensions damage children’s mental health, inquiry finds

Black young people are being asked to share their experiences of mental health systems. Picture: Synthexua/Adobe Stock

News 5 June 2023

Mental health charities seek views of black young people

Liverpool City Council's children's services have been rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 June 2023

Liverpool Council vows to improve children’s services after ‘inadequate’ rating

Barnardo's says children are at greater risk of being exploited when not in school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 June 2023

Youth work investment ‘key’ to reducing exploitation over school holidays, Barnardo’s says

News 2 June 2023

Care system 'failing' children by moving them miles from home, campaigner warns

Only one in six social work students currently benefit from a bursary, the letter says. Picture: Katernya/Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2023

Ministers urged to reform bursaries for social work students

Chief social worker for children and families Isabelle Trowler is on the panel. Picture: Isabelle Trowler

News 1 June 2023

Expert panel to oversee RSHE review announced

The collapse calls into question government plans for regional care co-operatives, experts say. Picture: Hero Images/Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2023

North East regional procurement framework for residential care collapses