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Experts warned MPs that early years recruitment has become increasingly difficult. Picture: Kraken Images/Adobe Stock

News 25 October 2022

Childcare experts urge MPs to address recruitment crisis

Inequalities were found to be a key barrier in access to mental health services by the CQC. Picture: Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock

News 25 October 2022

CQC highlights concerns over young people’s mental health services

Magic Breakfast is to provide free nutritious meals in schools across Wandsworth. Picture: Magic Breakfast

Analysis 25 October 2022

Councils dig deep to help children and families below poverty line

Political turbulence has led to rapid turnover at the Department for Education. Picture: Marco Govel/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 October 2022

Minister changes raise concerns

The implementation board is seeking three people with ‘lived experience’ of care. Picture: ellphoto/Adobe stock

Analysis 25 October 2022

Unrest over Care Review board plans

The report cited two cases where children waited five days in the ED for a bed. Picture: Ronald/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 October 2022

Long waits for mental health care blamed on bed and staff shortage

‘Significant underused space in schools’ could be opened up for extra childcare provision. Picture: bernardbodo/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 October 2022

Case for expanding school-led childcare

Rachel de Souza has called for schools and local authorities to improve attendance. Picture: Wirestock Creators/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 October 2022

Briefing: School attendance drive

NYA’s course aims to help youth workers improve services for GRT young people. Picture: NYA

Analysis 25 October 2022

Support for GRT young people

Zahra Printer: ‘looking to future-proof the covenant’

Features 25 October 2022

Interview: Zahra Printer, chair of the Care Leaver Covenant’s advisory board

Alison O’Sullivan is chair of the National Children’s Bureau and former ADCS president

Opinion 25 October 2022

Honesty needed on level of user voice influence

Andrew Webb is chair of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

Opinion 25 October 2022

Solutions lie in truly listening to children’s views

Incorporating town planning decisions that consider the needs and wishes of children can benefit their physical and mental health while encouraging independence. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

Features 25 October 2022

Making towns child friendly

Prevention and diversion initiatives identify and address the needs of children at risk of entering the justice system. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

Other 25 October 2022

Youth Offending: Policy

Links with the business sector mean young people get access to work experience, coaching and mentoring from professionals. Picture: Auremar/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 October 2022

Leicestershire charity supports young adults to turn their backs on a life of violence