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Girls are more likely than boys to have changed their plans, based on lost-learning during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 October 2022

Study reveals pandemic’s impact on young people’s career and study plans

New figures show 70 per cent of teachers believe the government does not prioritise children's speech and language. Picture: AdobeStock/PressMaster

News 12 October 2022

One in five children behind in speech and language, new research finds

In Defence of Youth Work's archive will remain open for youth work students to use. Picture: AdobeStock/MonkeyBusiness

News 12 October 2022

Youth work campaign group closes after ‘losing its impetus and energy’

Free school meals for all pupils could boost the economy, researchers say. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 12 October 2022

Free school meal expansion could boost economy by almost £100bn, research suggests

Inspectors say better mental health provision is necessary at Parc YOI. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 12 October 2022

Inspectors identify high levels of drug use and self-harm at Parc YOI

Dame Rachel de Souza has also called for the creation of childminder agencies in every local authority. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 12 October 2022

Commissioner's plans for schools to provide childcare labelled ‘misguided’

The government is looking at reforming childcare in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 October 2022

Childcare ratios: ‘No date planned’ for publication of DfE response to consultation

Reports suggest funded childcare places could be scrapped. Picture: AdobeStock/PoppyPix

News 11 October 2022

Call for childcare consultation amid reports funded places to be scrapped

A teenage boy was denied free transport to college. Picture: AdobeStock/MakiStock

News 10 October 2022

Council criticised over 'flawed' home to school transport scheme

Free one-to-one sessions will be available to children from military backgrounds. Picture: The Owl Centre

News 10 October 2022

Free mental health programme for military children launches

Sadiq Khan met with Hakim Sillah's mother, Saranba, in March. Picture: Saranba Sillah

News 10 October 2022

Sadiq Khan to lobby Home Secretary over knife arches in youth justice buildings

Punitive punishments, such as exclusion, can negatively affect a child's mental health, researchers say. Picture: AdobeStock

News 10 October 2022

Children's mental health needs 'overlooked in school behaviour policies'

Manchester City Council is the latest to pass a motion recognising care experience as a protected characteristic. Picture: AdobeStock

News 10 October 2022

Manchester City Council to recognise care experience as protected characteristic

The Early Years Alliance has launched resources, advice and support for providers and parents. Picture: AdobeStock/Tutye

News 8 October 2022

Resources to support childcare providers through winter challenges

Childcare experts urge the government to rethink 'ridiculous, far-fetched and extremely dangerous policy ideas'. Picture: AdobeStock

News 7 October 2022

Sector fears over reports Liz Truss plans to scrap childcare ratios completely