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Young people will be left struggling to afford essentials, the YMCA has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 September 2021

Almost a million young people to be hit by universal credit cut

Gavin Williamson has been sacked as Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 September 2021

Gavin Williamson sacked as Education Secretary

Nadhim Zahawi has been named as Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 September 2021

Nadhim Zahawi replaces Gavin Williamson as Education Secretary

Blogs 14 September 2021

Six ways policymakers can tackle rising child poverty

MP for Newcastle North Catherine McKinnell opened the debate. Picture: Parliament TV

News 14 September 2021

Government dismisses calls for independent review of childcare funding

A lack of social housing is contributing to a rise in early childhood poverty, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2021

Families with young children face huge rise in poverty, research warns

Parents could be fined for sending vulnerable children to school, campaigners have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2021

Legal action threat over sending clinically vulnerable children back to school

Mentoring programmes will be selected for the project. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2021

Youth Endowment Fund to support violence reduction research

Providers have reported a lack of applicants attending interviews. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2021

Children's homes 'struggling to recruit staff'

MPs have called for the Adoption Support Fund to be extended. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2021

MPs urge Care Review to recommend increased support for adopted children and families

Youth offending services have been rated "good" in Blackpool. Image: Christopher Baigent/Adobe Stock

News 10 September 2021

Inspectors praise Blackpool youth justice service for 'remarkable' improvements

Longfield: 'The commission will develop systems of protection and support to help keep vulnerable children safe.'

News 9 September 2021

Anne Longfield launches commission to protect children from gangs

The Scouts are launching Squirrels groups for pre-school children in 200 areas. Image: Scouts

News 9 September 2021

Scouts rolls out Squirrels programme for pre-school children

The CMA will publish the findings of its study into the social care market in the autumn. Picture: Ascannio/Adobe Stock

News 9 September 2021

Competition authority drops plans for children's social care market investigation

Campaigners want to see a ban on the use of unregulated settings for all children. Image: children's commissioner

News 9 September 2021

'Dreadful day for children in care' - campaigners react to supported accommodation changes