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Jane Parfrement is former director of children's services in Derbyshire. Picture: Derbyshire County Council/Twitter

News 4 October 2021

The Staff College appoints former Derbyshire County Council DCS as new director

Sector leaders have said they will 'strongly oppose' any planned changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2021

Sector leaders vow to oppose relaxation of childcare ratios

Children were removed from the STC in June. Picture: MTC

News 2 October 2021

Secure training centre receives 'inadequate' rating over safety concerns

Young people will receive training in how to carry out their research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

#Chances4Children: Young people to lead on peer-to-peer research project

Extending data collection will help more care leavers benefit from support, campaigners have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

Care leaver data reporting extended to cover young people up to 25

School canteen staff have been urged to stockpile 'long-life' goods. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

School meal shortages and end of Universal Credit uplift spark child poverty warning

News 30 September 2021

In the October edition of CYP Now: SEND special report; Afghan child refugees; Awards shortlist unveiled

Andy Airey, Mike Palmer and Tim Owen will walk to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Picture: Ppayrus Prevention of Young Suicide

News 30 September 2021

Fathers to walk 300 miles in memory of young daughters lost to suicide

Young people are most likely to use charity services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 September 2021

Young people worst hit by charity cuts

Keir Starmer speaks at the Labour Party Conference. Picture: Labour Party/Twitter

News 30 September 2021

Starmer pledges major investment in children’s mental health support

It is hoped the site will encourage councils to improve their care leaver offers. Picture: careleaveroffer.co.uk

News 29 September 2021

Comparison site for care leaver offers launches

Charity Pause is calling for an overhaul of the 'letterbox' contact system. Image: AdobeStock

News 29 September 2021

Charity survey highlights problems with post-adoption contact system

The government has committed to resettling 20,000 Afghan refugees over three years as part of Operation Warm Welcome. Picture: MoD

Analysis 28 September 2021

Councils assemble vital support for Afghan children and families

Taser use on under-18s has nearly tripled in two years. Picture: Stephane/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 September 2021

Case for reform in use of tasers

Youth work leaders say a definition of youth work would give ‘clarity of purpose’. Picture: Vibe

Analysis 28 September 2021

Youth work cash crisis prompts call to action