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Mark Russell: 'The prevailing narrative, suggesting that some asylum seekers are adults pretending to be children, is not only misleading but harmful'.

Opinion 14 February 2024

The silent struggle of asylum-seeking children

Denise Hatton: 'Youth services are not a luxury but the bedrock of a prosperous future.' Picture: YMCA

News 13 February 2024

English councils increase spending on youth services

Councillors Brian Hammersley (L) and Jeff Morgan (R) spoke during an SEND discussion in January. Picture: Warwickshire Council webcast

News 13 February 2024

Warwickshire councillors removed from children's committee over SEND comments

The report has recommended 11 key areas for the Met Police to work on to improve its handling of child exploitation. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Ian

News 12 February 2024

Met Police failing child exploitation victims, report finds

The new school will provide specialist facilities for children with autism. Picture: Newcastle City Council

News 12 February 2024

Council launches consultation over school for children with autism

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer attends the opening of the YIF-funded Shed in Chichester. Picture: Lucy Frazer/Twitter

News 9 February 2024

Government announces latest youth work grant recipients

Ofsted lowered Peterborough's rating from 'good' to 'inadequate. Picture: T Crowe/Wirestock/Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2024

Ofsted criticises council over ‘inadequate experiences and progress of care leavers’

The government has announced plans for family support to improve children's oral health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2024

Parents to be offered tooth brushing advice as part of £200m dental care plan

Councillors Brian Hammersley (L) and Jeff Morgan (R) spoke during an SEND discussion in January. Picture: Warwickshire Council webcast

News 8 February 2024

Probe launches into councillors’ ‘disgusting’ comments about SEND children

It is difficult to support families to stay in London without government support, Khan said. Picture: City Hall

News 8 February 2024

Sadiq Khan: Councils could ‘regret’ closing London schools

The scheme will support both children in care and care leavers. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2024

DfE releases second round of funding for migrant children mentoring scheme

There are a range of resources designed to promote LGBT+ inclusivity. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Features 8 February 2024

Resources for professionals to promote LGBT+ inclusivity

The visits will assess how children with SEND are being supported into adulthood. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2024

Ofsted to assess how children with SEND are prepared for adulthood

Young people supported the idea of a mentorship scheme to help transitions to adult services, the report finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 February 2024

Justice and youth work partnerships 'key to continued support' for racially minoritised young people

The pilot is designed to support families at risk of entering care proceedings. Picture: Nichizenhova Elena/Adobe Stock

News 7 February 2024

Dorset to trial early help scheme to avoid children being taken into care