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Yvette Stanley is Ofsted's national director for social care. Picture: Ofsted

News 13 March 2023

Ofsted to inspect STCs annually

Families can be housed in hostels and B&Bs for months, Shelter says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 March 2023

One fifth of homeless children change schools multiple times

The UK Youth Parliament has around 300 members. Picture: UKYP

News 10 March 2023

British Youth Council wins £750k grant to run UK Youth Parliament

SYP made a number of recommendations to improve Scotland's food system for young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 10 March 2023

UNCRC incorporation needed to protect children’s right to food, say young people

Rachel de Souza recommends a roll out of mental health teams to all schools. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 9 March 2023

Children's commissioner for England warns of mental health treatment delays

Bridget Phillipson says the current early years system is 'failing'. Picture: UK Parliament

News 9 March 2023

Labour to prioritise reforming ‘broken childcare system’

Almost a third of pupils from the worst-off households are taking up in-school tutoring, according to the Sutton Trust. Picture: Freedomz/Adobe Stock

News 9 March 2023

Catch-up tutoring scheme has potential to tackle attainment gap, suggests research

MPs claim children are being taught 'age-inappropriate' RSHE content. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 9 March 2023

Teaching unions criticise planned review of RSHE lessons

Financial pressures and increased responsibilities are detrimental to the wellbeing of young carers. Picture: Egoitz/Adobe Stock

News 9 March 2023

Cost-of-living crisis taking ‘devastating’ toll on young carers

A new analysis suggests that the benefits of early language intervention are long-lasting. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 8 March 2023

Post-pandemic language intervention has lasting impact, research finds

The government's plan reduces protections for migrants arriving via small boats into the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 March 2023

Concern over plans for Home Office to assume responsibility for migrant children

Partnerships will be funded to protect vulnerable children from violence and exploitation. Picture: Ole/Adobe Stock

News 8 March 2023

Council partnerships to share £2.5m in funding to protect children from violence

This year's campaign will encourage LGBTQ+ people to consider adopting siblings. Picture: NDABCreativity/Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2023

LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week resources

The majority of mothers say barriers to childcare have impacted their ability to work more hours, research finds. Picture: dusanpetkovic1/Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2023

Childcare reform 'could save economy £27bn per year'

Universities asked to help estranged and care-experienced students to access stable accommodation. Picture: insta_photos/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2023

Universities urged to act as rent guarantors for care leavers