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A CGI image showing what Grimsby Youth Zone will look like. Picture: National Lottery Heritage Fund

News 3 February 2022

Historic warehouses to be turned into youth club following £2.7m grant

Local authorities, parents and unregistered providers will all be legally bound to add to the register. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2022

DfE confirms plans for elective home education register

News 3 February 2022

In the latest edition of CYP Now: Foster care special, digital poverty, and SEND Review

Young people could be left worse off in the long run, Centrepoint has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2022

Energy bills: Government measures ‘not enough’ to support vulnerable young people through price hike

The equivalent of more than 600 referrals relating to domestic violence per day were made per day during 2020/21, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Warning over gaps in support for child victims of domestic abuse

Some care leavers said they found it easier to access support during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Extra support during pandemic improves care leavers’ wellbeing

Newcastle was visited by inspectors in November. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Local authorities praised by Ofsted over children’s services improvements

A raft of measures have been introduced to support young people in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

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

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up white paper a ‘missed opportunity’ to support young people

MP for South Shields Emma Lewell-Buck backs the campaign. Picture: CYP Now

News 2 February 2022

#KeepCaringto18: Care leavers deliver petition to Downing Street

Young people should be offered three careers advice sessions, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 February 2022

MPs launch inquiry on careers guidance

Some councils offer benefits to foster carers including discounts on attractions, such as theme parks and holiday parks. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Councils turn to inducements to attract scarce fostering families

Analysis 1 February 2022

Incentive payments: sector split over ethics and effectiveness

The pilot aimed to encourage looked-after children to discuss mental wellbeing. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Lessons from mental health pilots

The chaperone scheme is being trialled at Erdington Academy in Birmingham

Analysis 1 February 2022

Debate: School-run chaperones