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Leicester's children's services have been rated 'good' by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2021

Ofsted praises Leicester Council over ‘robust support’ for children

More children risk being taken into care due to cuts to early help services, councils have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 November 2021

Almost 100,000 children could be in care by 2025, councils warn

Anne Longfield's Commission for Young Lives will run for a year. Picture: Alex Deveril

News 1 November 2021

Lockdowns left thousands of children at risk of exploitation, new figures show

News 26 October 2021

In the November edition of CYP Now: Tackling youth violence, Care Review, children gambling

Asylum-seeking children do not have a right to sponsor UK entry of family members for family reunion purposes. Picture: Pressmaster/Adobe Stock

Features 26 October 2021

Legal Update: Support for Afghan children

Researchers will work with young people and families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 October 2021

Project to improve sharing of social care data receives £2.8m grant

Schools provided food parcels for families during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 October 2021

Schools 'propping up welfare state' during pandemic, researchers warn

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

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

A digital outreach tool is an app that can help young people at risk of exploitation. Picture: Gpetric/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 September 2021

Incubator grows innovative ideas

Tim O’Neill: ‘It is vital to invest in essential services’

Features 28 September 2021

Interview: Tim O’Neill

Features 28 September 2021

Children & Young People Now Awards 2021 Shortlist

A focus on early help and young people’s participation in decisions has contributed to Sunderland’s ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating. Picture: Christopher Tait/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 28 September 2021

Sunderland City Council: Local Spotlight

Will Quince is the new children's minister. Picture: Parliament UK

News 17 September 2021

Will Quince replaces Vicky Ford as children and families minister