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The pandemic disrupted social support. Picture: Antonioguillem/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 March 2023

Young people face ‘unacceptable’ delays in eating disorder services

Disadvantaged parents will struggle to access expanded childcare provision, experts told the education select committee. Picture: Parliament.TV

News 22 March 2023

Disadvantaged families will struggle to access expanded funded childcare, MPs told

The SEND summit will explore planned government reforms. Picture: Zinkevych/Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2023

SEND Summit to examine impact of reforms on practice

Jeremy Hunt delivered his Budget in the House of Commons. Picture: The Treasury

News 15 March 2023

Budget 2023: Key announcements for children and young people

SYP made a number of recommendations to improve Scotland's food system for young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 10 March 2023

UNCRC incorporation needed to protect children’s right to food, say young people

Rachel de Souza recommends a roll out of mental health teams to all schools. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 9 March 2023

Children's commissioner for England warns of mental health treatment delays

MPs claim children are being taught 'age-inappropriate' RSHE content. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 9 March 2023

Teaching unions criticise planned review of RSHE lessons

Financial pressures and increased responsibilities are detrimental to the wellbeing of young carers. Picture: Egoitz/Adobe Stock

News 9 March 2023

Cost-of-living crisis taking ‘devastating’ toll on young carers

A new analysis suggests that the benefits of early language intervention are long-lasting. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 8 March 2023

Post-pandemic language intervention has lasting impact, research finds

Childline supported more than 5,000 children suffering from loneliness in a year. Picture: Polya Olya/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2023

Rise in loneliness among children sparks wellbeing concerns

The report includes greater training for professionals. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

News 2 March 2023

SEND and AP green paper response: Government confirms plans for system ‘transformation’

Council leaders say measures will not fill a 'funding blackhole' for services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 March 2023

SEND and AP green paper response: Measures ‘do not go far enough’, council leaders warn

Young people face a 'postcode lottery' around wait times, research finds. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 2 March 2023

Boost psychiatric workforce to reduce eating disorder wait times, ministers urged

New data shows 'overwhelming' support for expanding access to free school meals, according to researchers. Picture: Monkey business/Adobe Stock

News 1 March 2023

Calls to expand free school meals after child food insecurity rate doubles

Walker: ‘I’m very keen that we boost mental health support, but I don’t think the burden should be put on schools’

Features 28 February 2023

Interview: Education select committee chair Robin Walker MP