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Wraparound activities are often required to be booked weeks in advance, parents told researchers. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2024

Provider inflexibility restricts access to wraparound childcare, research finds

Staffordshire's care leaver offer was said to "require improvement". Picture: Staffordshire County Council

News 15 January 2024

Ofsted criticises council over 'unsuitable' placements for care leavers

Children's services in Bromley improved from 'good' to 'outstanding' in their Ofsted rating. Picture: Bromley Council

News 12 January 2024

Council’s children’s services rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

News 8 January 2024

In January’s CYP Now: Reforming Ofsted, tackling youth loneliness, sustainable childcare special

Councils’ community-based youth offers could better meet young people’s needs. Picture: Xavier Lorenzo/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Making the case for putting youth services on a sustainable footing

David Johnston reaffirmed his commitment to improving standards of SEND support. Picture: ADCSTWEETS

Analysis 3 January 2024

NCAS Conference: three key issues for children’s sector

“We need all political parties to recognise that the current situation for the UK’s children is unacceptable”. Picture: Tom Sickova/Adobe Stock

Opinion 3 January 2024

We need a joined-up strategy for children

Building Connections can help young people struggling with heightened feelings of loneliness at transitional times such as when moving to a new school or community. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

The service that’s helping children feel less alone

Illustration: ВІТАЛІЙ БАРІДА/Adobe Stock

Funding 3 January 2024

Masonic Charitable Foundation

MacAlister received an OBE for his work chairing England's Independent Review of Children's Social Care

News 3 January 2024

MacAlister and Trowler recognised in King's New Year's Honours

Camila Batmanghelidjh set up Kids Company in 1996. Photo: Kids Company

News 3 January 2024

Sector pays tribute to social justice campaigner Camila Batmanghelidjh

Manchester City star Jack Grealish meets patients at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital as part of the club's Christmas campaign. Picture: Manchester City

News 19 December 2023

Projects to support children and young people this Christmas

KidsOut support children to have a joyful Christmas. Picture: KidsOut

News 18 December 2023

Businesses support children’s happiness campaign in run up to Christmas

The switch will take place by the end of 2025, BT has said. Picture: William - stock.adobe.com

News 13 December 2023

Public service providers urged to plan for copper wire switch off

News 11 December 2023

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