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Feltham A was praised over increasing the time childre spent out of cells. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

Inspectors praise progress at YOI blighted by violence

Labour Peer Lord Mike Watson attacked the government's unregulated accommodation plans. Picture: Parliament UK

News 24 March 2021

National standards for unregulated accommodation ‘would lower leaving care age to 16’, Labour peer warns

Babies born during the pandemic face increased risk of being missed by support services, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2021

Calls for ‘urgent reform’ of services to protect young children and babies

The funding is set to support a range of youth projects. Picture: Arlene O'Connerly

News 23 March 2021

DCMS fails to spend £17m Youth Covid Support Fund, NAO investigation finds

Slough Council will become the sole owner of Slough Children's Services Trust. Picture: Google maps

News 22 March 2021

Slough Council takes control of children’s services trust

Councils across the country are being urged to follow in Islington's footsteps. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 March 2021

#Chances4Children: Islington Council pledges free wi-fi for care leavers

Children with SEND said they had enjoyed spending more time with thier parents. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 March 2021

Call for flexible ‘homeworking’ to continue for SEND children

Professionals may becomed 'overwhelmed' with trying to respond, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 22 March 2021

Sector 'overwhelmed' by raft of inquiries running alongside Care Review, campaigners warn

Researchers are calling for improved SEND assessments. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 March 2021

Disadvantaged children missing out on SEND support, major research warns

Marcus Rashford led calls for the expansion of the fund. Picture: FareShare

News 19 March 2021

Holiday Activities and Food Alliance launches to support local authorities

Night shift workers should only be paid for the hours they are working, the court ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 March 2021

Supreme Court rules against minimum wage for ‘sleep-in’ workers

Josh MacAlister is Children’s Social Care Review chair. Picture: Frontline

News 18 March 2021

Care Review contract sparks concerns over ‘no extra funding’ for reforms

Primary schools are losing out on funding, unions have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2021

Pupil premium funding changes ‘wiping out’ Covid-19 catch up grants

Milton Keynes Council has withdrawn guidance for teenagers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2021

Council withdraws controversial housing advice for teenagers following legal threat

The contract is currently held by the British Youth Council. Picture: BYC

News 18 March 2021

UK Youth Parliament contract applications open