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Star Hobson's death led to the appointment of a commissioner at Bradford City Council. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

News 15 February 2022

Bradford Council recruitment problems ‘key’ to children’s services failures

Helen Hayes was appointed shadow children and early years minister in December. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 February 2022

Family hubs a ‘pale imitation’ of Sure Start Centres, Labour says

Experts advise asking children open questions about their mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Guide to mental health support for teenagers and children

Matt Hancock speaks to CYP Now's Fiona Simpson

News 14 February 2022

Matt Hancock contributing to SEND Review over dyslexia screening

More than 6,000 teenagers are living in unregulated accommodation, according to government figures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Stark rise in use of unregulated placements to deprive children of liberty

North Somerset Council is based in Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

North Somerset: Vulnerable childrens' needs secondary to parents', Ofsted finds

Ofsted says more can be done to monitor the progress of care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Exclusive: Ofsted plans care leaver progress judgment in children’s services inspections

Matt Hancock was diagnosed with dyslexia at 18. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 February 2022

Matt Hancock calls for dyslexia screening in secure schools

Isaiah Olugosi was the gang's ringleader. Picture: Metropolitan Police

News 11 February 2022

Vulnerable girls exploited by gang in UK’s first modern slavery fraud case

Sadiq Khan: I’m determined to ensure that every young Londoner in need of support has positive opportunities. Picture: Office of the Mayor of London

News 10 February 2022

Disadvantaged young Londoners to have access to mentors by 2024

Poorer students are around 1.6 grades behind wealthier peers at GCSE, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2022

'Decade of failure’ to narrow disadvantage gap in schools

MP for South Shields Emma Lewell-Buck backs the campaign. Picture: CYP Now

News 10 February 2022

Government brands campaign to provide care for all 16- and 17-year-olds a ‘catchy slogan’

Star Hobson was killed in September 2020. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

News 10 February 2022

Star Hobson’s death officially included in Arthur Labinjo-Hughes review

Just 15 per cent of women and girls feel safe on social media, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2022

More than one in five girls experience ‘cyberflashing’

According to the Labour Party, apprenticeship figures have dropped by almost 200,000 since 2016/17. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2022

Apprenticeship numbers fall among young people post-pandemic