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Huge changes have swept the country throughout the five years of this parliament, affecting children, young people and families. Picture: Bednarek/Adobe Stock

Features 25 June 2024

The hits and misses of a ‘patchy’ parliament for children’s services

Less than a third of those studying for JNC qualifications in youth work are under 21. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 June 2024

Factors in shrinking youth services workforce

High quality free school meals for all children should be offered as part of plans to eradicate child poverty, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 June 2024

Tackle child poverty to improve outcomes for children, youth charity leaders urge

Rachael Wardell is also vice president of the ADCS for 2024/25. Picture: ADCS

News 18 June 2024

King’s Birthday Honours: Surrey DCS recognised for services to children’s social care

Voters will take to the polls on 4 July. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 June 2024

General election 2024: Key party manifesto pledges for the children and young people’s sector

News 13 June 2024

General Election 2024: Key manifesto pledges for youth work

The Labour Party's manifesto focuses on educational reforms for young people to give them better starts in life. Picture: Parliament UK

News 13 June 2024

Labour Party manifesto: boosting school-based support and votes for 16s among pledges

Ella's Kitchen founder Paul Lindley will chair the Play Commission with Anne Longfield. Picture: Paul Lindley

News 11 June 2024

Entrepreneur to lead commission on children's access to play

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has launched the Conservatives' general election manifesto

News 11 June 2024

Conservative Party manifesto: restrictions on children's social media access among raft of pledges

De Souza wants every political party leader to hold a debate with children and young people. Picture: Children's Commissioner's for England

News 10 June 2024

Commissioner calls for election campaign debates for children

The manifesto covers a range of areas related to children and young people's policy. Picture: Ed Davey/X

News 10 June 2024

Liberal Democrats pledge investment in disadvantaged children's education

CYP Now looks at resources to increase access to volunteering for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2024

Resources to support young people interested in volunteering

Young people at Ourside Youth Centre say the changes have made a 'huge difference' to them. Picture: Ourside Youth Centre

News 3 June 2024

Youth centre launches new inclusive toilets co-produced with young people

The NCS moved to a year-round offer in 2022. Picture: NCS Trust

News 31 May 2024

NCS cut costs by 32% through year-round offer, business plan reveals

The future of the youth voice initiative has been secured for the next 10 months. Picture: UKYP

Analysis 28 May 2024

Youth voice finds a new home