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The deprivation of liberty court sits at the High Court of Justice. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2023

Deprivation of liberty applications rose to record levels in March, figures reveal

Local authorities and organisations are supporting carers during Foster Care Fortnight. Picture: Pressmaster/Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2023

Council reduces council tax for foster carers

The Princess of Wales, Zara McDermott and Kelly Holmes met with young people supported by the Kelly Holmes Trust. Picture: Kelly Holmes Trust

News 17 May 2023

Princess of Wales promotes mental health awareness at youth centre visit

Cases involving black or Asian children took longer on average to reach a legal order, report finds. Picture: Darren Baker/Adobe Stock

News 16 May 2023

Black and Asian children less likely to receive legal orders in care proceedings, research finds

Most children in custody are not receiving the visits they are entitled too, HMI Prisons says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 May 2023

Children in custody held ‘miles from home’ miss out on family visits, inspectorate warns

Cath McEvoy-Carr: 'Many of the proposals do not go far enough'. Picture: Newcastle City Council

News 15 May 2023

North East DCSs urge greater focus on poverty in Care Review reforms

Three quarters of young people felt career ready by year 13, analysis shows. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 15 May 2023

Research reveals benefits of high-quality careers education

Andrew Willets is principal director of Oasis Restore. Picture: Oasis Restore

News 12 May 2023

Secure school advertises teaching and social care roles

Disadvantaged young people take longer to 'bounce back' from extreme weather, the report finds. Picture: Tgordievskaya/Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2023

Disadvantaged young people being ‘hit harder by climate crisis’

The majority of migrant parents asked are worried about the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: fotoduets/Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2023

Migrant families without access to benefits struggling to feed children, research warns

Ben Bailey-Smith is a former youth worker. Picture: UK Youth

News 11 May 2023

Actor highlights ‘devastating’ impact of youth services cuts

The scheme involves elements of volunteering and outdoor activities. Picture: Duke of Edinburgh's Award

News 10 May 2023

Record number of young people taking part in Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Early years settings have missed out on £229m in funding over four years, according to the National Day Nurseries Association. Picture: 1001 Colour/Adobe Stock

News 10 May 2023

More than £100m earmarked for early years 'not being spent on places'

Care leavers are entitled to support from personal advisors until age 25. Picture: Alexander Raths/Shutterstock

News 10 May 2023

Council denies stripping care leavers aged over 21 of personal advisors

Claire Coutinho told MPs the DfE plans to consult with the childcare sector on funding rates before summer. Picture: ParliamentTV

News 10 May 2023

Children's minister faces scrutiny from MPs over childcare reforms