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New qualifications and training programmes have been introduced across the sector. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Features 1 September 2021

Children’s Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training

David Lammy previously called for 14 per cent of new recruits to be from BAME backgrounds. Picture: Parliament UK

News 31 August 2021

Rise in black and ethnic minority staff working in youth justice system

Researchers are calling for free school meals eligibility criteria to be extended. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 August 2021

One million children missing out on free school meals, research shows

Some social workers said they felt high workloads meant they were unable to take part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 August 2021

Local authority cuts could lead to loss of early intervention support, DCSs warn

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley has responded to the Case for Change. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 August 2021

Ofsted refutes Care Review’s claim over ‘unnecessary' child protection investigations

The number of children with an education, health and care plan is at its highest level since they replaced statements of special educational needs in 2015/16. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 August 2021

Further delay sparks fears over much-anticipated SEND Review

Spending time on Jamie’s Farm helps young people boost their self-confidence. Picture: Lydia Booth Photography/Jamie's Farm

Analysis 31 August 2021

Report reveals rural youth work cuts and how to boost provision

Westminster aims to address gaps in service delivery for young people in need of support. Picture: William/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 August 2021

Councils focus on tackling multiple problems

The right support helps children and young people build positive lives. Picture: Merla/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 August 2021

‘Commission will look for solutions to generational cycles of violence’

Latest statistics show a fall in the total number of childcare providers in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 August 2021

Briefing: Childcare funding dispute

Evidence shows the mental health impact of the pandemic varies from child to child. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 August 2021

Pandemic’s mental health impact

Sir Jack Petchey: ‘It’s your attitude that matters’

Features 31 August 2021

Interview: Sir Jack Petchey

Derren Hayes is editor of Children & Young People Now

Opinion 31 August 2021

Youth work is integral to rural communities

Mark Russell is chief executive of The Children’s Society

Opinion 31 August 2021

Make improving children's wellbeing explicit aim of all work

John Drew is a senior associate at the Prison Reform Trust and former chief executive of the Youth Justice Board

Opinion 31 August 2021

YOT premises must be ‘weapon-free zones’