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The DfE says it has 'no plans' to reassess eligibility criteria for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 September 2022

Tolhurst rules out review of free school meal eligibility

Young people who live in Leicestershire have asked for more support to feed their families. Picture: Leicestershire Cares

News 29 September 2022

Cost-of-living crisis has ‘significant’ impact on youth mental health

Barnardo's led a panel discussion on the importance of keeping children safe online. Picture: Barnardo's/Twitter

News 28 September 2022

Labour Conference 2022: Five key youth sector conversations

News 28 September 2022

In the latest edition of CYP Now: Mental health in schools, cost of living, leaving care special

Unaccompanied young people arrive across the Channel into Dover, KCC said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 September 2022

Concerns over trafficking of lone Albanian children arriving in Kent

Tim Loughton was children's minister between 2010 and 2012. Picture: Parliament UK

News 28 September 2022

Loughton calls for action on social work recruitment crisis

Teachers say they lack resources and support to deliver effect lessons on tackling sexual harassment. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 September 2022

Just one in five teachers confident in delivering lessons to tackle sexual harassment

Bridget Phillipson has announced Labour's pledge to provide free breakfast clubs in primary schools. Picture: Labour Party

News 28 September 2022

Sector cautiously welcomes Labour pledge to provide free breakfast clubs

Many childcare providers have had to introduce charges to cover increasing costs. Picture: Svitlychnaja/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

‘Without more help, childcare’s infrastructure may be destroyed’

Wandsworth Council are working with charity Magic Breakfast to provide free, nutritious meals. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 27 September 2022

Wandsworth Council proposes school food strategy

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson were killed in 2020. Picture: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police

News 27 September 2022

MPs criticise leadership at Solihull and Bradford after child deaths

Lone migrant children in temporary accommodation are now expected to be transferred to local authority care within five working days. Picture: Vanja/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Asylum transfer reforms prompt questions over commissioning

Kelly Tolhurst was previously deputy chief whip at the Treasury. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 September 2022

DfE names Kelly Tolhurst as minister for schools and childhood

Analysis of a decade of performance revealed stark inequalities in Birmingham’s schools. Picture: Teamjackson/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Trojan Horse affair: key lessons on safeguarding and attainment

Multiple tools will be required to help children and families live healthier lives. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Tackling the growth in childhood obesity