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Children are being 'failed by the system', Hestia has warned. Picture: Hestia

News 6 October 2021

Children of modern slavery victims missing out on support, charity warns

MPs have identified variations in regional support for children with cerebral palsy. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 October 2021

MPs call for better support for children with cerebral palsy

Girls in the secure estate are often dealing with trauma, the report warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 October 2021

Girls in secure estate facing ‘high levels of trauma and risk of self-harm’

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board has carried out an independent review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 October 2021

Serious case review highlights safeguarding failures in lead up to toddler’s death

Jane Parfrement is former director of children's services in Derbyshire. Picture: Derbyshire County Council/Twitter

News 4 October 2021

The Staff College appoints former Derbyshire County Council DCS as new director

Sector leaders have said they will 'strongly oppose' any planned changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2021

Sector leaders vow to oppose relaxation of childcare ratios

Children were removed from the STC in June. Picture: MTC

News 2 October 2021

Secure training centre receives 'inadequate' rating over safety concerns

Young people will receive training in how to carry out their research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

#Chances4Children: Young people to lead on peer-to-peer research project

Extending data collection will help more care leavers benefit from support, campaigners have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

Care leaver data reporting extended to cover young people up to 25

School canteen staff have been urged to stockpile 'long-life' goods. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

School meal shortages and end of Universal Credit uplift spark child poverty warning

News 30 September 2021

In the October edition of CYP Now: SEND special report; Afghan child refugees; Awards shortlist unveiled

Andy Airey, Mike Palmer and Tim Owen will walk to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Picture: Ppayrus Prevention of Young Suicide

News 30 September 2021

Fathers to walk 300 miles in memory of young daughters lost to suicide

Young people are most likely to use charity services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 September 2021

Young people worst hit by charity cuts

Keir Starmer speaks at the Labour Party Conference. Picture: Labour Party/Twitter

News 30 September 2021

Starmer pledges major investment in children’s mental health support

It is hoped the site will encourage councils to improve their care leaver offers. Picture: careleaveroffer.co.uk

News 29 September 2021

Comparison site for care leaver offers launches