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Participants said that better awareness of the UKYP programme was needed. Picture: British Youth Council

News 24 July 2023

UKYP needs better promotion to broaden reach, study finds

The programme was set to support young people returning to their communities after leaving custody. Picture: finwall89/Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2023

'Financial pressure' led to cancellation of MoJ youth custody resettlement programme

The proportion of 17– to 19-year-olds with a probable mental disorder doubled between 2017 and 2022, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2023

NHS staff shortages halting children’s mental health service improvements, PAC warns

Schools leaders say guidance on transgender school policies needs to be clear and practical. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2023

Sector 'frustrated' as government delays transgender guidance for schools

The consultation lays out expected funding rates for 2024/25. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2023

Consultation on funding formula for childcare expansion launches

Martyn Oliver is chief executive of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. Picture: UK Government

News 20 July 2023

MAT leader set to become Ofsted’s new chief inspector

Around 27,000 children are waiting for appointments at community dental services. Picture: luckybusiness/Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2023

Thousands of children ‘waiting in agony’ for dental care

Naomi Delap: 'Compassionate, trauma-informed and fair treatment can mitigate risks for mothers and babies'

Opinion 20 July 2023

Protect women in pre-birth care proceedings

Derren Hayes: 'Reducing child poverty is crucial to improving children’s health outcomes and making the nation healthier – and is central to the future of the NHS'

Opinion 20 July 2023

Tackle child poverty to secure future of NHS

Alison O’Sullivan is chair of National Children’s Bureau

Opinion 20 July 2023

Charities collaborate to speak truth to power

Junior Smart is founder of SOS Project St Giles and director of Smart Training and Consultancy

Opinion 20 July 2023

Long-term solutions are an effective investment

There has been an increase in summer childcare availability for all children, researchers find. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 July 2023

Lack of holiday childcare for disabled children worsening, research warns

Families were evacutated from Afghanistan to the UK early last year. Picture: MOD

News 19 July 2023

Afghan families living in Home Office hotels served notice by government

Viewing AI images increases the risk of people moving on to abuse children, the NCA warns. Picture: Fotomaximum/Adobe Stock

News 19 July 2023

AI could increase incidents of child sexual abuse

The youth service has been launched as part of an injection of funding for young people in Tower Hamlets. Picture: Tower Hamlets Council/Twitter

News 19 July 2023

London council launches £13.7m youth offer