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Early help support hubs could meet existing and unmet needs, says the LGA's Anntoinette Bramble

News 10 October 2021

Spending Review: Expand ‘no-referral’ mental health hubs for young people, says LGA

Young black men in prisons would benefit from tailored wellbeing support, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2021

Campaign to improve mental health support for young black men in prisons

Young people's mental health services are at a 'tipping point' experts have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2021

World Mental Health Day: Key concerns, best practice and research around young people’s mental health

An image of what the new school could look like. Picture: Silverwood School

News 7 October 2021

Green light for £38m special school in Wiltshire

Teenagers involved in care proceedings are at greater risk of child criminal exploitation, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 October 2021

Number of 10- to 17-year-olds in care proceedings doubles over last decade

Increased funding for health visitors should be a top priority for government, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 October 2021

Health visitor funding and better childcare needed to support new parents, say MPs

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

News 7 October 2021

Registration of multi-building children’s homes splits sector

Children are being 'failed by the system', Hestia has warned. Picture: Hestia

News 6 October 2021

Children of modern slavery victims missing out on support, charity warns

MPs have identified variations in regional support for children with cerebral palsy. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 October 2021

MPs call for better support for children with cerebral palsy

Girls in the secure estate are often dealing with trauma, the report warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 October 2021

Girls in secure estate facing ‘high levels of trauma and risk of self-harm’

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board has carried out an independent review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 October 2021

Serious case review highlights safeguarding failures in lead up to toddler’s death

Jane Parfrement is former director of children's services in Derbyshire. Picture: Derbyshire County Council/Twitter

News 4 October 2021

The Staff College appoints former Derbyshire County Council DCS as new director

Sector leaders have said they will 'strongly oppose' any planned changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2021

Sector leaders vow to oppose relaxation of childcare ratios

Children were removed from the STC in June. Picture: MTC

News 2 October 2021

Secure training centre receives 'inadequate' rating over safety concerns

Young people will receive training in how to carry out their research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

#Chances4Children: Young people to lead on peer-to-peer research project