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Girls moving to secondary school are among the most likely to suffer from mental health issues. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 5 February 2020

Adolescent girls 'more likely to develop mental health issues'

Steve Walker became Leeds DCS in August 2016

News 5 February 2020

Leeds' DCS Steve Walker steps down

Nicola Sturgeon receives a copy of the review from co-chair of the review Laura Beveridge. Picture: Nicola Sturgeon

News 5 February 2020

Scotland’s care system in need of 'radical overhaul', warns independent review

Dorset PCC Martyn Underhill has raised concerns over a lack of youth centres. Picture: Martyn Underhill

News 4 February 2020

Dorset PCC blames cuts to youth services for spike in youth crime

Ofsted's chief inspector Amanda Spielman said "prevention is better than protection". Picture: Ofsted

News 4 February 2020

Victims of familial child sexual abuse 'unseen and unheard'

Current laws regarding DBS checks were ruled unlawful. Picture: Disclosure and Barring Service

News 4 February 2020

Campaigners urge government action on disclosure of youth cautions

Just four per cent of school leaders said children received NHS help quickly. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2020

Major increase in schools employing mental health counsellors

Blackpool Council has announced plans to cut 75 jobs. Picture: Abode Stock

News 3 February 2020

Blackpool Council axes 75 jobs to invest £14m in children’s services

Blogs 3 February 2020

Votes at 16: parked or paused?

Blogs 3 February 2020

Strengths based leadership

Blogs 3 February 2020

Breakfast with The Duchess

A government consultation into EYFS reforms has closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2020

EYFS reforms 'risk tick-box assessment approach'

The Challenge was the biggest provider of the National Citizen Service. Picture: NCS Trust

News 3 February 2020

Youth charity The Challenge faces £8m claims following collapse

Sector leaders have called on the government for a review into the care system. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 January 2020

What does Brexit mean for children and young people?

Self-harm incidents have also increased, YJB figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 January 2020

Restraint and self-harm in youth custody at five-year high