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Demand on children's services is increasing cost pressures, council leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2024

Children’s services pressures driving £6.2bn funding gap, LGA warns

CYP Now looks at resources to increase access to volunteering for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2024

Resources to support young people interested in volunteering

David Johnston was appointed as minister for children, families and wellbeing last year. Picture: UK Parliament

News 7 June 2024

Children’s minister unable to confirm child benefit allowance levels

Young people are forced to live miles away from home, they warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 June 2024

Young people urge next government to back ‘urgent' social care reforms

'Too many parents need food banks to put food on the table', experts have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 June 2024

Two thirds of parliamentary constituencies blighted by high child poverty rates, study warns

2.3mn are missing out on living close to a playground, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 June 2024

Increase access to green spaces to solve play crisis, charity urges next government

The NFER is calling on the next government to extend free school meal eligibility. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 5 June 2024

Most teachers providing food and clothing for disadvantaged children, research warns

Sessions on knife crime and prison awareness should be entered into with caution by schools, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 June 2024

'Cautiously consider’ use of unproven violence prevention strategies, schools warned

An increase in speech and language needs is a key driver behind rising numbers of children with EHCPs, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 June 2024

SEND funding overhaul 'should be a major priority' for next government, says think-tank

Kent County Council cannot refuse responsibility for children arriving at Dover, a judge has ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 June 2024

Councils cannot refuse responsibility for lone migrant children, High Court rules

Foster carers say their children often lack support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2024

‘Undervalued’ foster carers consider quitting role, survey warns

Scrapping the two-child benefit cap would help tackle child poverty, union leaders have said. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2024

National Education Union urges next government to tackle child poverty

Kate Peers head of campaigns at Studio You. Picture: Studio You

Features 3 June 2024

‘Enjoyment is fundamental’: Campaigner’s vision to make PE inclusive for girls

The majority of people believe barriers to education is a key driver of poor social mobility. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 3 June 2024

National family hubs plan would improve social mobility, researchers say

Young people at Ourside Youth Centre say the changes have made a 'huge difference' to them. Picture: Ourside Youth Centre

News 3 June 2024

Youth centre launches new inclusive toilets co-produced with young people