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Teachers have reported children going to school hungry and unwashed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2020

Sector ‘disappointed’ over Spending Review’s failure to do more for disadvantaged children

Picture: Julian Dodd

Features 24 November 2020

CYP Now Awards 2020 unveils shortlist

The gap between participation in young people from deprived backgrounds and their more affluent peers has increased. Picture: zinkevych/Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 November 2020

Social action: Step Up To Serve fails to reach most disadvantaged young people

Windsor and Maidenhead youth offending service has been praised for 'outstanding' joint working. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 November 2020

Windsor and Maidenhead YOS rated ‘good’ by inspectors

Young people are more likely to keep online bullying secret than in 2015, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 November 2020

Homophobic and racist online bullying increasing, research warns

Youth work is 'vital' for disadvantaged young people, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 November 2020

Urgent call for Youth Investment Fund 'to stop sector collapse'

Scouts has already cut 100 jobs. Picture: Scouts

News 12 November 2020

Youth charities 'running on empty' amid pandemic, National Youth Agency warns

UK Youth is working to support small organisations impacted by the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 November 2020

UK Youth announces £2m fund to support struggling youth work sector

Vibe, formerly known as Knowsley Youth Mutual, has partnered with regional youth groups. Picture: Vibe

News 9 November 2020

Youth mutual launches regional partnership initiative

Scouts has also annouced the sale of two buildings. Picture: Scouts

News 5 November 2020

Scouts announces more job cuts due to pandemic

Bethnia McNeil encourged a focus on positive relationships. Picture: Centre for Youth Impact

News 3 November 2020

Youth Work in the 2020s: Services ‘should focus on quality rather than outcomes’ amid pandemic

Leigh Middleton (top left) launched the NYA's 10-year plan.

News 2 November 2020

Youth Work in the 2020s: NYA calls for promised £500m Youth Investment Fund

Leigh Middleton is chief executive of the National Youth Agency

News 30 October 2020

NYA publishes new youth work guidance for local authorities

Scouts has launched a new fundraising campaign. Picture: Scouts

News 30 October 2020

More than 500 Scout groups face closure due to Covid-19 pandemic

Young people have said they are left with little support when facing homelessness. Picture: Homeless Link

News 28 October 2020

Young people ‘should be empowered to deal with homelessness’