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Family hubs will expand on the services and support offered by children’s centres. Picture: Rawpixel.comAdobe Stock

Analysis 26 October 2021

Family hubs: five key questions

A national campaign can raise awareness of fostering. Picture: Scott Griessel/Adobe Stock

Opinion 26 October 2021

Letters to the Editor: Tackling foster carer shortage

The increase will not help teenagers living independently, sector leaders have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2021

Spending Review: Concerns National Living Wage increase 'will not support young people'

Rishi Sunak delivered the first Comprehensive Spending Review since 2015. Picture: HM Treasury

News 26 October 2021

Spending Review: Key asks for children and young people

Rishi Sunak will announce his latest Budget and Spending Review this week. Picture: HM Treasury

News 25 October 2021

Spending Review: Government urged to 'go further' to support vulnerable children and families

Families and children need support from birth, charity leaders have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 October 2021

Spending Review: Coalition urges investment in support for children from birth

Researchers have called for a whole-system review of government early years policy. Image: Oksana Kuzmina, Adobestock

News 20 October 2021

‘Complex and confusing’ early years system is failing families, researchers warn

High-quality parenting programmes have been shown to strengthen family relationships. Image: Adobe Stock, Bryan Creely

News 11 October 2021

Spending Review: Charities urge investment in parenting support

Increased funding for health visitors should be a top priority for government, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 October 2021

Health visitor funding and better childcare needed to support new parents, say MPs

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

Features 28 September 2021

Children & Young People Now Awards 2021 Shortlist

Researchers say reversing cuts to Sure Start could be effective as part of a wider approach to reducing childhood obesity. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 28 September 2021

Impact of Cuts to Spending on Children’s Centres on Childhood Obesity

Parents have raised concerns over the impact on children's social development. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 September 2021

4.3m families struggling to access childcare, warns charity

MP for Newcastle North Catherine McKinnell opened the debate. Picture: Parliament TV

News 14 September 2021

Government dismisses calls for independent review of childcare funding

A lack of social housing is contributing to a rise in early childhood poverty, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2021

Families with young children face huge rise in poverty, research warns