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Some care leavers said they found it easier to access support during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Extra support during pandemic improves care leavers’ wellbeing

Newcastle was visited by inspectors in November. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Local authorities praised by Ofsted over children’s services improvements

A raft of measures have been introduced to support young people in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

The white paper fails to tackle youth homelessness, Centrepoint says. Picture: Centrepoint

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up white paper a ‘missed opportunity’ to support young people

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

News 2 February 2022

#KeepCaringto18: Care leavers deliver petition to Downing Street

Young people should be offered three careers advice sessions, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 February 2022

MPs launch inquiry on careers guidance

Some councils offer benefits to foster carers including discounts on attractions, such as theme parks and holiday parks. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Councils turn to inducements to attract scarce fostering families

Analysis 1 February 2022

Incentive payments: sector split over ethics and effectiveness

The pilot aimed to encourage looked-after children to discuss mental wellbeing. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Lessons from mental health pilots

The chaperone scheme is being trialled at Erdington Academy in Birmingham

Analysis 1 February 2022

Debate: School-run chaperones

The book puts forward suggestions to improve schooling for disadvantaged children. Picture: Andov/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

How schools policy failed some children

Professionals must address the exacerbated vulnerabilities children have experienced. Picture: Myboys.me/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Study highlights damage pandemic caused to welfare of children at risk

Nottinghamshire County Council's online promotional work includes films of local parents accessing early years provision

Analysis 1 February 2022

Tackling free childcare decline

Annamarie Hassall: “Succession planning is in my DNA”

Features 1 February 2022

Interview: Annamarie Hassall, chief executive, Nasen

“If there are ‘scientific methods’ of ascertaining age, then surely we should be using them”

Opinion 1 February 2022

Asylum age assessments are unethical