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Ombudsman Michael King called on the council to apologise to the boy and his family. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 February 2022

Council failings left autistic teenager unsupported for three years, ombudsman finds

Esther Horner founded Kinetic Youth in 2012.

News 17 February 2022

NYA appoints Kinetic Youth boss as deputy director of youth work

Charities are calling on local authorities to commit to resolving immigration issues for children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 February 2022

Care Day: One in 10 children in care have unresolved immigration issues, charities warn

The change would benefit more than 180,000 people in England, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 February 2022

Josh MacAlister urged to recommend care experience becomes protected characteristic

The white paper fails to tackle youth homelessness, Centrepoint says. Picture: Centrepoint

Blogs 17 February 2022

The lost generation: The government fails to allocate financial support for young rough sleepers

Care leavers will receive their first payment around their 18th birthday. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 February 2022

Wales launches basic income pilot for care leavers

Black children are more likely to be given harsher sentences by the courts, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 February 2022

Black children in care face ‘double whammy of disadvantage’ in youth justice system

BCP Council combined three Dorset Council areas when it was created in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 February 2022

BCP Council: Too early to see impact of reorganisation at ‘inadequate’ children’s services

Families subject to the benefits cap face an even bigger loss, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 February 2022

Families on universal credit face £570 loss as cost of living soars

Star Hobson's death led to the appointment of a commissioner at Bradford City Council. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

News 15 February 2022

Bradford Council recruitment problems ‘key’ to children’s services failures

Helen Hayes was appointed shadow children and early years minister in December. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 February 2022

Family hubs a ‘pale imitation’ of Sure Start Centres, Labour says

Experts advise asking children open questions about their mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Guide to mental health support for teenagers and children

Matt Hancock speaks to CYP Now's Fiona Simpson

News 14 February 2022

Matt Hancock contributing to SEND Review over dyslexia screening

More than 6,000 teenagers are living in unregulated accommodation, according to government figures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Stark rise in use of unregulated placements to deprive children of liberty

North Somerset Council is based in Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

North Somerset: Vulnerable childrens' needs secondary to parents', Ofsted finds