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Bradford is one area to miss out on levelling up funding, the report finds. Photo: AdobeStock

News 15 September 2022

Deprived areas missing out on levelling up funding due to youth work spending differences, report finds

Research shows that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are not always given the opportunities to develop their social and emotional skills. Photo: AdobeStock

News 15 September 2022

Charities receive funding for social and emotional learning projects

Poverty campaigners have warned the cost-of-living crisis has pushed many families to the 'brink'. Photo: Jeanette Teare/AdobeStock

News 15 September 2022

‘Reconsider’ position on benefits deductions, child poverty campaigners urge ministers

North East Lincolnshire Council has developed a range of measures to reduce children's social care costs. Photo: AdobeStock

News 15 September 2022

'Inadequate' council forecasts £7.9m overspend due to children’s services pressures

YoungMinds says the NHS needs more resources so that young people can access help quickly. Picture: Ilike/Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2022

Campaigners warn of 'alarming' rise in teenage suicides

Frith previously advised former deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on health and welfare issues. Photo: LinkedIn

News 14 September 2022

Adoption UK appoints new chief

Helga Swidenbank has been executive director at the YCS for four years

News 14 September 2022

Youth Custody Service chief to step down

Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the Scouts among other organisations supporting children and young people. Picture: Scouts

News 14 September 2022

Children’s sector offers support to bereaved young people amid national mourning

Barnard called for an education strategy that 'tackles educational inequalities'. Picture: Edge Foundation

News 13 September 2022

School leaders call on new Education Secretary to overhaul 'outdated' system

Under the plans, inspection teams will include inspectors from education, health and care. Picture: Fizkes/AdobeStock

News 12 September 2022

Delay launch of new SEND inspection framework say children's services leaders

Local government ombudsman Michael King said the funding now offered by the council is 'fair'. Picture: Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

News 12 September 2022

Council apologises over housing failures for special guardian

Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the Scouts among other organisations supporting children and young people. Picture: Scouts

News 9 September 2022

Children and young people’s sector pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

The scheme works to deter young people from violence. Picture: Adobe Stock/SeventyFour

News 9 September 2022

Manchester VRU granted £1m for violence deterrence scheme

Carers are being encouraged to consider fostering older children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 September 2022

Foster carer recruitment appeal launches amid surge in demand

Funding aims to create more places for children from disadvantaged areas. Picture: Scouts

News 8 September 2022

Uniformed youth groups offered £1.5m to expand into disadvantaged areas