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Half of children in youth custody are care-experienced, latest figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by model

News 25 February 2021

Police and crime commissioner candidates urged to end criminalisation of care-experienced children

The court offers support in keeping families together. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by models

News 25 February 2021

Birmingham and Solihull family drug and alcohol court to open

Seven per cent of children contacted the service about bullying. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2021

#Chances4Children: 30,000 under-13s access mental health support over text

At the start of the pandemic more unknown children were referred to social services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

More children 'made known to social services in first six months of pandemic'

Tutoring and summer holiday schemes are among plans published by the government. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

Disadvantaged pupils targeted in government’s £700m school catch up plans

Demand for mental health support has increased during lockdown, UK Youth says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

Two thirds of youth organisations report increase in demand

Rob Butler MP present the bill in the House of Commons. Picture: Rob Butler/Twitter

News 24 February 2021

Bill launches to ensure all crimes by young people dealt with by youth court

Some children have said they feel self-concious learning while on camera. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

#Chances4Children: Impact of online learning on children’s self-esteem in spotlight

Picture: Supachai/Adobe Stock

Sponsored Features 24 February 2021

Why bigger is often better in children’s residential care

Young people have reported more access to outdoor activities. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 February 2021

Inspectors find ‘early signs of improvement’ at troubled Rainsbrook STC

Longfield: “What I said wasn’t just what I believe but was backed up by the data”. Picture: Alex Deverill

Analysis 23 February 2021

Data-gathering ‘machine’ defines commissioner’s long-term legacy

Fiona Duncan: care experiences were central to the Independent Care Review in Scotland. Picture: Matthew McGoldrick

Analysis 23 February 2021

Lessons for England from Scots’ review

The Turing Scheme aims to open doors for students. Picture: Christian Schwier/Adobe Stock

Analysis 23 February 2021

Turing Scheme: how young people can benefit from opportunities

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor

Analysis 23 February 2021

Nightingale courts not enough to reduce number of child prisoners, say experts

Early years providers say underfunding for “free” childcare is putting many early years providers in an “impossible position”. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 23 February 2021

Spotlight on childcare funding policies