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While at school, young people with caring responsibilities miss an average of 27 days per academic year. Picture: Lightfieldstudios/Adobe Stock

29 November 2023

Driving change in higher education – new support for young adult carers

Nicola Aylward Guest Blog

Colette Dutton is director of children’s services at Wigan Council.

27 November 2023

Supporting our workforce

Colette Dutton The ADCS Blog

James Cathcart supports young people to help judge the CYP Now Awards. Picture: Colin Miller

21 November 2023

Recognition inspires – so don’t just notice, nominate!

James Cathcart Young Voices Heard

Carolyne Willow is founder director of Article 39. Picture: Article 39

20 November 2023

Marking the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Carolyne Willow Guest Blog

The initiative is aimed at supporting young people who are unlikely to report crimes against them. Picture: C Fizkes/Adobe Stock

20 November 2023

Building a workforce for the future

Florah Shiringo The ADCS Blog

Raise a Mug is intended to kickstart positive conversations around inclusion within the workplace. Picture: Nito/Adobe Stock

20 November 2023

Campaign to support young trans people

Bex Shorunke Guest Blog

Jo Britten is executive director of children’s services at Telford and Wrekin Council. Picture: Telford and Wrekin Council

13 November 2023

The same, but different

Jo Britten The ADCS Blog

Chris Reid is chief executive of Connect Childcare. Picture: Connect Childcare

10 November 2023

Tackling the cost of childcare for UK nurseries

Chris Reid Guest Blog

Matt Buttery is chief executive of Triple P UK

9 November 2023

Prioritising parental support

Matt Buttery Guest Blog

In 2022/23 11,800 children began NHS treatment for an eating disorder, Harley says. Picture Adobe Stock

7 November 2023

How policymakers should respond to the rise in eating disorders

Chris Harley Guest Blog

John Pearce is director of children’s services at Durham County Council

6 November 2023

Children need change

John Pearce The ADCS Blog

Jonathan Stanley is manager of National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care. Picture: Tom Campbell

6 November 2023

Residential child care futures - we are stuck, no closer to a solution after years of reports

Jonathan Stanley Guest Blog

June O’Sullivan is chief executive of the London Early Years Foundation. Picture: LEYF

6 November 2023

What does mental health look like for a small child?

June O'sullivan The Early Years Blog

James Hempsall is a director at Hempsall’s & Professional Lead Childcare Works. Picture: Hempsall's

30 October 2023

Reducing stigma around holiday food schemes

James Hempsall Guest Blog

Sarah-Jane Smedmor is director of children’s services at Central Bedfordshire Council. Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council

23 October 2023

The strength of our relationships

Sarah-Jane Smedmor The ADCS Blog