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Fraser said the YJB is 'concerned' that the police uplift will increase numbers of children entering the system. Picture: YJB

News 3 July 2023

Police uplift could pull more children into youth justice system, YJB chair warns

Children must live locally where possible under local authorities in regional care cooperatives, ADCS says. Picture: Hero Images/Adobe Stock

News 3 July 2023

Local authorities not showing interest in RCC pilots, ADCS warns

Cathy McEvoy-Carr is director of children, education and skills at Newcastle City Council. Picture: Newcastle City Council

Blogs 3 July 2023

It’s a privilege

Young carers describe feeling alone among peers, according to Spurgeons. Picture: Adobe Stock

Blogs 3 July 2023

As young carers’ responsibilities intensify, respite is ‘everything’

Carolyne Willow is director of children’s rights charity Article 39.

Blogs 3 July 2023

Illegal Migration Bill: Peers must end risk of children being accommodated by Home Office

Oasis Academy South Bank pupils access valued support from Oasis Hub Waterloo. Picture: NYA

Analysis 1 July 2023

Schools connect with youth work

Participants worked together to produce a toolkit on making community spaces welcoming, accessible and safe

Best Practice 1 July 2023

Young women grow confidence and help create safe, inclusive community spaces

Ezra Rushen: “My nephew is autistic, and I wanted to open up opportunities for talented young people like him”

Best Practice 1 July 2023

How I Got Here: Ezra Rushen, DISC (Digital Independent Specialist College)

The Youth Zones are part of a network of clubs supporting more than 50,000 young people. Picture: Onside

News 30 June 2023

Thousands of young people to benefit as youth clubs approved

Susie McDonald, Aisling Bea, Olivia Colman, Priyanga Burford and Amy-Leigh Hickman at Tender's annual awards. Picture: Tender

News 30 June 2023

Drama access could help children speak up around consent, actors say

Three in 10 baby and toddler groups have increased fees amid the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2023

One in five baby and toddler groups face closure amid cost-of-living fears

Disadvantaged white boys are among groups of children struggling to reach their potential, research finds. Picture: Highway Starz/Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2023

Disadvantaged high-achievers missing out on top grades, report warns

PGL research found that 75 per cent of teachers believe outdoor learning improves children's mental health. Picture: galitskaya/Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2023

Outdoor education provider launches new framework

Wanless has called for a minister for children to be introduced at cabinet level. Picture: NSPCC

News 28 June 2023

Child protection system ‘at risk’ without government action, NSPCC chief warns

Children’s teeth are decaying “at a higher rate than usual” due to hunger and poor diet, experts say. Picture: RawPixel.com/Adobe Stock

News 28 June 2023

Health professionals warn hunger is worsening children’s health