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Young black men are among groups struggling to access support, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2021

Marginalised children worst hit by Covid mental health crisis, MPs warn

One in seven children aged four and five is classed as obese, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2021

Childhood obesity increasing in under-fives after lockdown

Cheshire YJS has been praised over its work preventing reoffending. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2021

Cheshire youth justice service awarded highest ever joint inspection score

Girls living in deprived areas of Leeds have a significantly lower life expectancy than those living in more affluent areas of London, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 December 2021

Pandemic ‘worsening inequalities’ for children in the north of England

The initiative works to keep children in school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 December 2021

East London council praised over ‘inclusive education work’

Sunderland has been praised over its 'unprecedented' jump in Ofsted ratings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 December 2021

Sunderland’s statutory intervention revoked after 'outstanding' inspection

Chief inspector Amanda Speilman said she has 'long called' for a home education register. Picture: Ofsted

News 7 December 2021

Ofsted renews calls for elective home education register

Yvette Stanley has also called for greater regulatory oversight of large children's home providers. Picture: Ofsted

News 7 December 2021

Ofsted: National approach to commissioning for children’s homes ‘long overdue’

The care bank would allow local authorities to work with children and carers to establish placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

'Care bank’ could improve quality and cost of placements, charity says

More than half of foster carers say they were not given enough information about a child before a placement began. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

Foster carer shortage sees children miss out on vital support, report warns

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in June last year. Picture: West Midlands Police

News 6 December 2021

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Zahawi launches national review into murder of six-year-old

Helen Hayes paid tribute to Tulio Siddiq saying she 'leaves big shoes to fill'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 December 2021

Helen Hayes replaces Tulip Siddiq as shadow children and early years minister

The LGO has called for changes over its powers to investigate complaints from families of children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

Ombudsman calls for greater powers to investigate SEND complaints

The scheme offers targeted interventions for vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2021

DfE school attendance scheme targets youth violence ‘hotspots’

All children were removed from Rainsbrook STC in June. Picture: MTC

News 3 December 2021

Government terminates Rainsbrook STC contract