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The Care Review recommended the creation of an expert child protection practitioner role. Image: Tom Campbell

News 29 May 2022

Alliance calls for caution ahead of child protection reforms

Campaigners claim the government has profited from high cost of citizenship fees for children. Image: Adobestock

News 29 May 2022

Campaigners welcome decision to scrap citizenship fees for vulnerable children

Ndidi Ozekie says 'demand is outstripping supply' for youth work funding. Picture: UK Youth

News 27 May 2022

UK Youth fund receives 1,000 applications in three weeks

Charities are warning that more families are struggling with debt due to rising energy bills. Image: Adobestock

News 27 May 2022

Charities call on chancellor to do more for struggling families

StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to enhance young people's lives. Picture: StreetGames

News 27 May 2022

CYP Now Awards: what the winners did next

Families with children under five are facing increasing pressure as inflation soars, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 May 2022

Warning over long-term impact of cost of living crisis on parents with under-fives

Fiona Duncan is chair of The Promise Oversight Board. Picture: The Promise

News 26 May 2022

Urgent action needed in Scotland to meet care review promises, watchdog warns

A review has been carried out into the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Picture: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police

News 26 May 2022

Review recommends expert child protection units in wake of Star and Arthur deaths

Grants are designed to improve youth facilities, DCMS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 26 May 2022

Hundreds of youth groups receive first YIF grants

Naomi Hulston has held 14 positions at Catch22. Picture: Catch22

News 25 May 2022

Catch22 names new chief executive

Challenging behaviour can be caused by 'unmet emotional needs', according to experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 May 2022

Government rejects call for Covid catch-up plan to focus on pupil mental health

Attending regular CiCC meetings helped improve feelings of isolation among young people, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 May 2022

Praise for children in care councils' impact during lockdowns

Will Quince has shared his initial response to the Care Review and CMA report. Picture: DfE

News 24 May 2022

DfE to probe children’s homes workforce after Care Review publication

Care leavers should have better access to homes, education and work, the review states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 May 2022

Make care experience a protected characteristic in law, Care Review urges

Josh MacAlister has published his recommendations for government. Picture: Frontline

News 23 May 2022

Care Review: Early help central to plans for 'radical reform' of children's social care in England