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Matt Dunkley is set to retire from his role at Kent County Council. Picture: Kent County Council

Blogs 31 May 2022

The power of ADCS

James Hempsall is director of Hempsall’s Consultancy. Picture: Hempsall's

Blogs 31 May 2022

Run, don't walk! Getting children to be more active

All children whose families receive Universal Credit should be eligible for free school meals, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 May 2022

Push for ‘urgent’ free school meals expansion as cost of living soars

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are much more likely to be locked out of the labour market, the data shows. Image: Tom Julier

News 30 May 2022

Young people from workless households more likely to be unemployed, ONS data shows

The Care Review recommended the creation of an expert child protection practitioner role. Image: Tom Campbell

News 29 May 2022

Alliance calls for caution ahead of child protection reforms

Campaigners claim the government has profited from high cost of citizenship fees for children. Image: Adobestock

News 29 May 2022

Campaigners welcome decision to scrap citizenship fees for vulnerable children

Ndidi Ozekie says 'demand is outstripping supply' for youth work funding. Picture: UK Youth

News 27 May 2022

UK Youth fund receives 1,000 applications in three weeks

Charities are warning that more families are struggling with debt due to rising energy bills. Image: Adobestock

News 27 May 2022

Charities call on chancellor to do more for struggling families

StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to enhance young people's lives. Picture: StreetGames

News 27 May 2022

CYP Now Awards: what the winners did next

Families with children under five are facing increasing pressure as inflation soars, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 May 2022

Warning over long-term impact of cost of living crisis on parents with under-fives

Fiona Duncan is chair of The Promise Oversight Board. Picture: The Promise

News 26 May 2022

Urgent action needed in Scotland to meet care review promises, watchdog warns

A review has been carried out into the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Picture: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police

News 26 May 2022

Review recommends expert child protection units in wake of Star and Arthur deaths

Grants are designed to improve youth facilities, DCMS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 26 May 2022

Hundreds of youth groups receive first YIF grants

James Hall says 'it’s time to re-frame our response to challenging behaviour in education'. Picture: Adobe Stock

Blogs 26 May 2022

Another Chance Education: Reimagining education for vulnerable children

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

Blogs 26 May 2022

DCS is a role like no other