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Staffordshire University is creating the first campus nursery and forest school using sustainable energy to target net zero. Picture: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

Best Practice 22 December 2021

University nursery uses latest tech to hit net zero by 2030

Natural Neighbourhoods encourages volunteers to get involved with local projects. Picture: Alejandro/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 22 December 2021

Projects to engage young people in sustainability

Pupils have enjoyed creating an action plan and taking part in ecological activities

Best Practice 22 December 2021

London primary’s whole-school approach to sustainability

Young people collaborated with Hampshire County Council to help design energy-efficient homes that better meet their needs

Best Practice 22 December 2021

Young people help shape low-energy children’s homes

Illustration: Barnawi/Adobe Stock

Funding 22 December 2021

Your Best Friend Fund

Disproportionality in the youth justice system must be addressed. Picture: Wavebreakmedia Micro/Adobe Stock

Features 22 December 2021

Inspections Clinic: Tackling disproportionality

It may be in a child’s interests to apply for UK citizenship. Picture: Lena_Zajchikova/Adobe Stock

Features 22 December 2021

Legal Update: Care and immigration status

Elena Elsam, senior employment solicitor, Pure Employment Law

Features 22 December 2021

Leadership: Swearing in the workplace

Olivia Richards wanted to explore the mental health benefits of reading and writing

Best Practice 22 December 2021

Benefits of literacy, US and Canada

Project focuses on early childhood development for peacekeeping and social cohesion. Picture: Sinead Crumlish

Best Practice 22 December 2021

Promoting respect for diversity in the community

Sophie Charles: “It can be tough working in this environment and within this system, but there are glimmers of hope and positivity every day”

Best Practice 22 December 2021

How I Got Here: Sophie Charles

The group organised two community events to promote and give away their activity packs to local families

Best Practice 22 December 2021

‘Naughty’ local story engages young people in community support project

Education and youth work professionals see children and young people's passion and concern over climate change. Picture: Tgordievskaya/Adobe Stock

Features 22 December 2021

Sustainable Services: Special Report

In-school support is part of a plan put forward by the Centre for Mental Health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 December 2021

Call to reverse underfunding of mental health support for young people

Campaigners are calling for urgent reinvestment in youth services. Picture: YMCA England and Wales

News 17 December 2021

Youth services cuts exceed £1bn in a decade