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Girlguiding has written to Gillian Keegan, urging her to ensure every young person learns about consent in school. Picture: Parliament UK

News 23 November 2022

Girlguiding demands government improves quality of RSE

Young mothers have a 'significant need for support', researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock/Анастасия Амраева

News 22 November 2022

Teenage mothers at high risk of recurrent care proceedings, research warns

Children are waiting too long for support, inspectors find. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 November 2022

‘Safe’ mental health care impacted by high caseloads in Sheffield, inspectors warn

Co-op is one of 200 retailers to sign #iWill's youth charter. Picture: #iWill

News 21 November 2022

Co-op pledges to support young people

Northern Ireland will ban the use of agency social workers from June next year. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 November 2022

Northern Ireland ban on social work agencies renews debate in England

Experts warn that a lack of funding and increased wages could cause nursery closures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2022

Autumn statement: Wage increase without extra funding 'could force nurseries to close'

An increase of children in care and a lack of suitable placements is leading to challenges for local authorities, according to Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2022

Councils accuse private care providers of ‘cherry-picking’ children

Trudy Harris, minister for the environment addressed attendees at Groundwork's 40th anniversary parliamentary reception, highlighting the importance of giving everyone access to nature. Picture: Groundwork

News 17 November 2022

Charity reveals aims to boost youth engagement in social action

More children are entering the care system than in previous years, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock/Fizkes

News 17 November 2022

Number of children in care at highest level on record

Most parents say children are not offered enough sporting opportunities. Picture: Adobe Stock/Rido

News 17 November 2022

Inquiry over impact of sport on cutting youth crime launches

The review has been carried out by Brighton and Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 November 2022

Baby’s death prompts call for children of teenage parents to have their own social worker

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced his autumn statement. Picture: HM Treasury

News 17 November 2022

Autumn statement: Jeremy Hunt announces funding for schools and children’s social care

Free school meals should be extended to all children from families eligible for universal credit, campaigners say. Picture: AdobeStock

News 16 November 2022

Autumn statement: Cross-party MPs support free school meal extension

Ombudsman Michael King said the council 'did not do enough' to resolve the complaint. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2022

Ombudsman criticises council’s failure to oversee nursery fees

Anti-Bullying ambassadors will be trained in 660 primary schools across the UK. Picture: mikhaylovski/Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2022

Anti-bullying week: 10,000 student ambassadors to be trained across primary schools