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Childcare staff said working during the pandemic made them more likely to quit the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2021

'Severe’ early years workforce shortage sparks childcare crisis, EYA data shows

Just three per cent of health visitors say they are able to provide “an excellent service”. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2021

Quarter of health visitors have caseloads exceeding 750 children

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are more likely to fall behind in class than their peers, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2021

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children three years behind at school, report warns

Lisa Arthey has resigned as DCS at North East Lincolnshire Council. Picture: North East Lincolnshire Council

News 2 December 2021

Council's 'inadequate’ Ofsted rating prompts DCS resignation

Redthread embeds youth work teams in A&E departments. Picture: Redthread

News 2 December 2021

Youth workers in emergency departments 'reduce youth violence'

Increased costs of care placements have driven Liverpool to find new ways to fulfil its duties around residential and foster care. Picture: ShaunJeffers/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 December 2021

Liverpool on journey to sustainable children’s home sector

News 1 December 2021

In the December edition of CYP Now: Supporting families, family hubs and residential care

The pilot needs further refinement before being rolled-out UK-wide, an assessment by DfE found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Mental health pilot for children in care ‘needs more refinement’

The schemes are designed to divert young people away from crime. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Youth projects share £18m to divert children away from crime

Will Quince defended delays to the SEND review. Picture: Parliament TV

News 1 December 2021

SEND review to be published in spring, children’s minister insists

News 1 December 2021

Warning over record levels of youth homelessness this Christmas

Charities and businesses are working to support vulnerable children this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Initiatives to support disadvantaged children this Christmas

Explaining what a child might recieve as a gift ahead of time could ease any uncertainty, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 1 December 2021

Top tips to support young people with SEND over Christmas

Family hubs are intended to offer a network of connected buildings, services and virtual help to ensure families are able to access the support they need in an integrated manner. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

In February there were 305,802 children and young people in contact with mental health services. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Rise in mental health workers