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News 11 December 2023

Poorest families at greatest risk of breakdowns and declining mental health, research warns

The UK is bottom out of all 39 countries in terms of worsening child poverty rates. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 December 2023

UK child poverty worsening more than in other affluent nations

Cardiff City Council celebrated achieving child-friendly city status with a two-day ‘rights festival’ at Cardiff City Stadium. Picture: Nick Treharne

Analysis 28 November 2023

The city putting children’s rights at the forefront of its strategies

News 28 November 2023

In CYP Now this month: Council childcare role, careers advice special, tackling eating disorders

Kathy Evans: "This is an existential crisis for the nation’s children’s charities"

Opinion 23 November 2023

The cost of leaving

Derren Hayes: 'There are dozens of examples of good local practice across the country but what is really needed now is a national strategy'

Opinion 23 November 2023

We need a national strategy to uphold children’s rights

Jo Davidson is an associate at The Staff College

Opinion 23 November 2023

Make the UK and the world a child-friendly place

Mark Russell is chief executive of The Children’s Society

Opinion 23 November 2023

Children feel the strain of the rising cost of living

Jeremy Hunt recommitted to plans including expanded childcare and A-level reforms. Picture: HM Treasury

News 22 November 2023

Autumn statement 2023: Sector leaders criticise lack of measures for struggling families

Calls for help to Childline from children rise over the festive period, the charity reports. Picture: NSPCC

News 20 November 2023

Childline set for a surge in counselling calls as Christmas approaches

Children should have 'opportunities for unsupervised play', MPS say. Picture: Wavebreak3/Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2023

MPs to investigate urban planning's role in boosting children’s wellbeing

Damian Hinds previously worked as Education Secretary under Theresa May's administration. Picture: Gov.uk

News 14 November 2023

Damian Hinds returns to Department for Education

The report calls for more early support for families. Picture: JenkoAtaman

News 7 November 2023

Workforce pressures contribute to lack of joint early help for families, Ofsted finds

The council's rating has improved since its last inspection in 2019. Picture: Sheffield City Council

News 7 November 2023

Council’s children’s services praised over improvements

Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground won the main prize at the London Play Awards. Picture: London Play

News 30 October 2023

Hackney project recognised in London Adventure Play Awards