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The project works to support young musicians from diverse backgrounds. Picture: Youth Music

News 4 January 2023

Youth Music launches latest round of NextGen Fund to support young creatives

The government shelved its schools bill late last year. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2023

Challenges for the sector in 2023

The Department for Education says ensuring children have ‘stable, loving homes’ remains a priority for the government. Picture: Ananass/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2023

Adoption board closes to make way for Care Review's reforms

The overhaul could see NCS increase the number of young people taking part. Picture: marvlc/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2023

Revamped social action scheme sees NCS aim for greater impact

Thrive schools say they are increasingly stepping into the breach as the public sector in particular is struggling to cope. Picture: dglimages/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2023

Economic crisis sees young people's mental health and wellbeing suffer

The report says the act is a missed opportunity that has failed too many people. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2023

2014 act ‘a missed opportunity’

Schools must be equipped with technology for all to help bridge the attainment gap. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2023

Boosting attainment with tech

Sparkes: ‘Looking ahead, we need to fix this properly’. Picture: Sam Mellish

Features 3 January 2023

Interview: Jon Sparkes, Unicef UK chief executive

Jolanta Lasota: 'Without this guarantee, we risk writing off autistic young people’s chances to achieve'

Opinion 3 January 2023

Autistic children must not be written off

Derren Hayes: '“The Care Review offers an opportunity to rethink our approach to placement making – it is crucial for children and families the right solutions are found'

Opinion 3 January 2023

Permanency must be key focus of placement making

Denise Hatton is chief executive of YMCA England and Wales

Opinion 3 January 2023

Young people need more help to prosper in 2023

John Drew is senior associate at the Prison Reform Trust

Opinion 3 January 2023

Solutions to failing youth court on ministers' desks

Dnipro Kids organises excursions for the young people such as taking them to a Hibernian Football Club match

Features 3 January 2023

Escaping the war in Ukraine: A new life for children in care

Fewer than 40 per cent of foster carers said they have had adequate online safety training. Picture: Nimito/Adobe Stock

Other 3 January 2023

Digital Safeguarding Special Report: Policy context

Services will need processes to deal with online risks. Picture: Degroote Stock/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2023

Online Safety Bill: Key measures and concerns