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The project will support the recovery of children and families. Picture: Children 1st

News 26 February 2021

#Chances4Children: UK’s first centre to protect child witnesses of crime to open in Scotland

GCSE and A-level exams have been cancelled for 2021. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2021

Disadvantaged pupils' A-level grades 'could be under-predicted'

Nurseries remain open while schools have closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2021

Coronavirus: Latest guidance for early years, schools, social workers, youth and youth justice services

Adoption UK is calling for improved transition to adult mental health services for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2021

Mental health will be the biggest problem facing young people by 2040, doctors warn

Half of children in youth custody are care-experienced, latest figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by model

News 25 February 2021

Police and crime commissioner candidates urged to end criminalisation of care-experienced children

The court offers support in keeping families together. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by models

News 25 February 2021

Birmingham and Solihull family drug and alcohol court to open

Seven per cent of children contacted the service about bullying. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2021

#Chances4Children: 30,000 under-13s access mental health support over text

At the start of the pandemic more unknown children were referred to social services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

More children 'made known to social services in first six months of pandemic'

Tutoring and summer holiday schemes are among plans published by the government. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

Disadvantaged pupils targeted in government’s £700m school catch up plans

Demand for mental health support has increased during lockdown, UK Youth says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

Two thirds of youth organisations report increase in demand

Rob Butler MP present the bill in the House of Commons. Picture: Rob Butler/Twitter

News 24 February 2021

Bill launches to ensure all crimes by young people dealt with by youth court

Some children have said they feel self-concious learning while on camera. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

#Chances4Children: Impact of online learning on children’s self-esteem in spotlight

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Sponsored Features 24 February 2021

Why bigger is often better in children’s residential care

Young people have reported more access to outdoor activities. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 February 2021

Inspectors find ‘early signs of improvement’ at troubled Rainsbrook STC

Longfield: “What I said wasn’t just what I believe but was backed up by the data”. Picture: Alex Deverill

Analysis 23 February 2021

Data-gathering ‘machine’ defines commissioner’s long-term legacy