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Charity Pause is calling for an overhaul of the 'letterbox' contact system. Image: AdobeStock

News 29 September 2021

Charity survey highlights problems with post-adoption contact system

The government has committed to resettling 20,000 Afghan refugees over three years as part of Operation Warm Welcome. Picture: MoD

Analysis 28 September 2021

Councils assemble vital support for Afghan children and families

Taser use on under-18s has nearly tripled in two years. Picture: Stephane/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 September 2021

Case for reform in use of tasers

Youth work leaders say a definition of youth work would give ‘clarity of purpose’. Picture: Vibe

Analysis 28 September 2021

Youth work cash crisis prompts call to action

Cognitive behavioural therapy is effective in treating pupils’ mental health problems. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 September 2021

Review backs CBT use in schools

A digital outreach tool is an app that can help young people at risk of exploitation. Picture: Gpetric/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 September 2021

Incubator grows innovative ideas

Animations illustrate some of the issues children and families can experience around sexual abuse. Picture: Barnardo’s

Analysis 28 September 2021

Charity study gives voice to the unheard victims of sexual abuse

Tim O’Neill: ‘It is vital to invest in essential services’

Features 28 September 2021

Interview: Tim O’Neill

Derren Hayes is editor of Children & Young People Now

Opinion 28 September 2021

Review must focus SEND system on earlier support

Denise Hatton is chief executive of YMCA England and Wales

Opinion 28 September 2021

Universal credit cut reduces young people’s options

Nathan Ward is vicar of St Margaret’s Church, Rainham, and a former youth custody deputy director

Other 28 September 2021

Volunteers have a purity the sector must harness

Features 28 September 2021

Children & Young People Now Awards 2021 Shortlist

Care-experienced young people can benefit from hearing the stories of people from similar backgrounds who have gone on to make a success of their time at university. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 28 September 2021

University challenge: help for care leavers

Some parents hope for a flexible approach to learning. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Other 28 September 2021

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Policy context

One-to-one education at home gave parents an insight into how their child learns and the support they need. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

Other 28 September 2021

Should SEND children have right to home school support?