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Simpson says good work is being done to address youth violence, but it 'falls short of a national conversation'. Picture: Amani Simpson

News 21 February 2023

'Tangible action’ needed to address youth violence, says campaigner

A joined-up solution across education, early help and social care to support children. Picture: Andrey Kiselev/Adobe Stock

Sponsored Features 21 February 2023

Bringing education data into social care

Care leavers said they needed more support from councils to manage their finances. Picture: Jeanette Teare / AdobeStock

News 20 February 2023

Support for care leavers to manage finances 'not good enough', says charity

Leaders of children's services have urged the government to improve communication across departments. Picture: Nenadaksic/Adobe Stock

News 20 February 2023

Directors blame disjointed policy and onerous inspection for high turnover rates

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says expanding the free school meals scheme will benefit 270,000 children in the capital

News 20 February 2023

London mayor to fund free school meals for all primary pupils

Government funded breakfasts help children learn, say headteachers. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 20 February 2023

Headteachers urge Chancellor to extend school breakfast funding

Care-experienced young people are sharing their stories to celebrate Care Day 2023. Picture: Lumos SP/Adobe STock

News 17 February 2023

Care Day: Young people share their experiences of care

Sturgeon, pictured at the launch of The Promise in 2020, pledged continued support for the plan in her resignation speech. Picture: Nicola Sturgeon/The Promise

News 16 February 2023

Sturgeon pledges to ‘champion’ care experience in resignation speech

Sadiq Khan and Carlton Cole speak at the London Hope Hack event. Picture: London VRU

News 16 February 2023

Young people share plans to tackle youth violence and exploitation with London mayor

Surrey County Council has been investigated twice over the complaint. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 February 2023

Ombudsman criticises council over repeated failures to support boy with disabilities

Families are missing out on tax-free childcare, sector leaders warn. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

News 16 February 2023

Families ‘missing out on crucial childcare support’

Early years leaders warn that 'urgent reform' to the childcare system is still needed. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 16 February 2023

Rejecting free childcare expansion should not delay 'urgent reform', sector leaders warn

The employability programme offers positive pathways to black and black mixed race young people. Picture: The Amani Project

News 16 February 2023

Empowerment programme offers positive pathways to at-risk black young people

Jo Davidson is an associate at The Staff College. Picture: The Staff College

Opinion 16 February 2023

How and when to leave is part of good leadership

Small groups allowed young people to better engage in activities, the evaluation finds. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

News 15 February 2023

Call to roll out Covid style small family ‘bubbles’ across youth custody