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Children will be offered mental health support in schools by trained staff. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 May 2021

Training for mental health leads in schools and colleges launches

Claudia Sturt has been named as new chief executive of the Youth Justice Board. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 May 2021

YJB appoints Claudia Sturt as new chief executive

Girlguiding and Scouts have previously worked together to expand into disadvantaged areas. Picture: Scouts/Chris Barr

News 10 May 2021

Scouts and Girlguiding join forces to recruit volunteers

Women who turn 18 in the youth justice system face harsher punishments and decreased support, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Young women moving to adult justice system 'face cliff edge of support'

Dr Adeela Shafi leads on all three programmes in the UK. Picture: Gloucestershire University

News 7 May 2021

Young offenders to benefit from new Erasmus-funded scheme

The study will look at ways to combat child criminal and sexual exploitation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Major study to explore new ways to prevent child exploitation

Small group discussions will be one way of taking part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

How to get involved with the Care Review

Foster care agencies are encouraging more people to adopt. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Five ways to take part in Foster Care Fortnight

Charity-run hospices need more funding, researchers say. Picture: Deridan House

News 6 May 2021

Children’s hospices 'plugging end of life support gaps'

Tech platforms have been used to support looked-after children during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2021

Research to examine role of video calls in supporting looked-after children

Campaigners say exclusions could further deepen inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2021

Campaigners call for temporary ban on exclusions

The summit will explore support for children with SEND post-Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2021

SEND Summit explores support for children with special educational needs and disabilities

NQSWs will receive hands-on training, according to Cafcass. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2021

Cafcass launches newly qualified social workers scheme

Children need more support to process traumatic bereavements, campaigners have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2021

Improve support for children affected by traumatic bereavement, urge experts

Spending long periods of time away from parents can affect children's wellbeing, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2021

Military children face gaps in health and education support, report warns