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Families with children that have complex needs and disabilities can apply for grants of around £500 for vital equipment through the Family Fund

Funding 15 June 2020

Guide to government coronavirus funding

Sport will be vital in helping children recover from lockdown, the Youth Sports Trust said. Picture: Youth Sports Trust

News 12 June 2020

Government urged to clarify future of PE and sport funding for primary schools

Blogs 10 June 2020

Why we cannot let Covid-19 compromise young people’s future health

More young people say they are suffering with anxiety during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 May 2020

Mental health charities join forces to tackle surge in demand for services

Children's services workers are concerned that some children have missed out on vital therapy. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 May 2020

Children's services professionals highlight key concerns during pandemic

Young people in the UK rank in the bottom quarter of countries for life satisfaction. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2020

Young people in England 'among most unhappy in Europe'

A quarter of parents said their child is struggling to access mental health support. Picture: Young Minds

News 13 May 2020

Covid-19 could cause long-term damage to young people’s mental health, warns charity

Adoption UK says many vulnerable children may need extra support when schools fully reopen. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Charity calls for extra support for adopted children on return to school

Parents are advise to research new apps used by children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2020

How to protect children from online abuse during lockdown

The project teaches children to spot the signs of grooming. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Online support services 'less effective' than face-to-face sessions

A better definition of trauma-informed care is needed to test its effectiveness. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe stock

Analysis 31 March 2020

Gaps in knowledge on ACEs

Derren Hayes is editor of Children & Young People Now

Opinion 31 March 2020

Councils and charities on frontline of virus fight

Understanding the potentials and limits of ICT could be useful for social workers. Picture: Shocky/Adobe Stock

Research 31 March 2020

ICT-Supported Social Work Interventions with Youth: A Critical Review

Exposure therapy can help young people to practice coping strategies for stressful school scenarios such as taking exams. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 31 March 2020

Tech solutions help young people overcome anxieties

Chasing bubbles is one way Healthy Movers sessions help children to learn about the importance of being physically active

Best Practice 31 March 2020

Play helps children learn to be Healthy Movers