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Children who share a bed describe feeling tired, anxious and embarrassed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 September 2023

Boost financial support for families to reduce ‘bed poverty’, government urged

Andrea Leadsom is the government's early years adviser. Picture: UK Parliament

News 28 September 2023

Finding suitable buildings blocks quick roll-out of family hubs, Leadsom says

Around Around 100,000 children from the three countries are set to be eligible for support through the funding. Picture: Ministry of Defence

News 28 September 2023

Mental health fund for migrant children launches

Greater support is needed for those who are long-term NEET, the coalition says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 September 2023

Call for guaranteed access to support for NEET young people

The guidance lays out councils' duty to provide 'leisure-time activities and facilities for young people'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 September 2023

DCMS updates statutory guidance on delivery of youth services

Lucy Frazer was appointed as Culture Secretary in February. Picture: UK Parliament

News 28 September 2023

Youth services is a cross-government responsibility, says Culture Secretary

Sadiq Khan takes part in a catering workshop delivered by Sweet Dee’s Jerk at the funding launch. Picture: CYP Now/Mankirat Kaur

News 28 September 2023

Mayor of London invests £3.4m in after-school programmes to reduce violence

Funding for free hours has failed to keep pace with inflation, research finds. Picture: Feedback/Adobe Stock

News 27 September 2023

Fewer disadvantaged two-year-olds 'eligible for funded childcare'

News 26 September 2023

Inside CYP Now this October: Residential care special, custody restraint ban, case recording advice

Almost 900 children in sibling groups are waiting for adoption. Picture: pressmaster/Adobe Stock

News 26 September 2023

Voluntary agencies publish sibling adoption guide

David Johnston was appointed in August. Picture: UK Parliament

Analysis 26 September 2023

Ministerial churn draws criticism

Handprinting sessions target vocabulary. Picture: Gorilla/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 September 2023

Speech and language challenges

Teachers and schools feel they are not getting the support they need from external agencies. Picture: DGLimages/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 September 2023

Crisis hits behaviour and safety in schools

No regulation mandates diaries be kept. Picture: Sata Production/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 September 2023

Time to scrap the requirement of foster carers to keep diaries

Supervised brushing programmes are offered by the Dental Wellness Trust. Picture: Dental Wellness Trust

Analysis 26 September 2023

Dental problems erode learning