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Most classrooms are not sufficiently ventilated, teaching unions warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 January 2022

Government 'failing' on classroom ventilation, union claims

Early years settings have reported thousands of Covid-19 cases. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 January 2022

Covid-19 cases in early years settings ‘skyrocket’ before Christmas

The government has launched a new campaign to encourage families to swap to healthy snacks. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 January 2022

New campaign targets record rise in childhood obesity amid pandemic

Youth workers have been placed on 18 routes around schools in the West Midlands. Picture: West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

News 7 January 2022

Violence reduction scheme sees youth workers chaperone walk to school

Poetic Unity is one of the charities involved in the project. Picture: Poetic Unity

News 7 January 2022

Cultural arts employment project reopens to young people

The changes are detailed in the Nationality and Borders Bill. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Home Office plans 'scientific age assessments’ for asylum-seeking children

Ofsted has said it will resume inspections despite staff shortages. Picture: Phil Adams

News 6 January 2022

Ofsted advises schools and nurseries hit by staff shortages to apply to defer inspections

Wakefield's children's services has been rated 'good' overall by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Inspectors praise ‘significant improvements’ at Wakefield children’s services

Children are facing waits of more than four months for treatment, MPs have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Children worst hit by NHS Covid backlog, say medical experts

Young children classed as at-risk may soon be offered the Covid-19 jab. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Nadhim Zahawi: Covid-19 vaccine for vulnerable young children to be rolled-out within weeks

News 5 January 2022

In the January edition of CYP Now: Sustainable services special, workforce development, safeguarding in the spotlight

Oakhill STC was issued with an urgent notice to improve last year. Picture: G4S

News 5 January 2022

Problems at ‘inadequate’ STC easing but situation 'still fragile', warn inspectors

Sadiq Khan has proposed the trial the scheme in three London boroughs. Picture: Mayor of London's Office

News 5 January 2022

Pilot scheme bids to scrap criminal sentences for young people caught with cannabis

Staff shortages are caused by isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 January 2022

Omicron surge sparks concerns over children’s workforce shortage

The residentials give young Londoners the opportunity to enjoy the countryside. Picture: Jack Petchey/London Youth

News 5 January 2022

Outdoor adventure programme launches for young Londoners