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Youth workers have been placed on 18 routes around schools in the West Midlands. Picture: West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

News 7 January 2022

Violence reduction scheme sees youth workers chaperone walk to school

Poetic Unity is one of the charities involved in the project. Picture: Poetic Unity

News 7 January 2022

Cultural arts employment project reopens to young people

The changes are detailed in the Nationality and Borders Bill. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Home Office plans 'scientific age assessments’ for asylum-seeking children

Ofsted has said it will resume inspections despite staff shortages. Picture: Phil Adams

News 6 January 2022

Ofsted advises schools and nurseries hit by staff shortages to apply to defer inspections

Wakefield's children's services has been rated 'good' overall by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Inspectors praise ‘significant improvements’ at Wakefield children’s services

Children are facing waits of more than four months for treatment, MPs have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Children worst hit by NHS Covid backlog, say medical experts

Young children classed as at-risk may soon be offered the Covid-19 jab. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Nadhim Zahawi: Covid-19 vaccine for vulnerable young children to be rolled-out within weeks

News 5 January 2022

In the January edition of CYP Now: Sustainable services special, workforce development, safeguarding in the spotlight

Oakhill STC was issued with an urgent notice to improve last year. Picture: G4S

News 5 January 2022

Problems at ‘inadequate’ STC easing but situation 'still fragile', warn inspectors

Sadiq Khan has proposed the trial the scheme in three London boroughs. Picture: Mayor of London's Office

News 5 January 2022

Pilot scheme bids to scrap criminal sentences for young people caught with cannabis

Staff shortages are caused by isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 January 2022

Omicron surge sparks concerns over children’s workforce shortage

The residentials give young Londoners the opportunity to enjoy the countryside. Picture: Jack Petchey/London Youth

News 5 January 2022

Outdoor adventure programme launches for young Londoners

Clear face masks have been approved for use by NHS staff in the UK. Picture: NDCS

News 5 January 2022

‘Game-changer’ for deaf children as clear face masks approved for NHS use

Jenny Coles has been awarded a CBE for services to children's social care. Picture: ADCS

News 4 January 2022

Former Hertfordshire DCS awarded CBE in New Year Honours list

Anne Longfield is chair of the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 4 January 2022

Anne Longfield: Reform ‘unfit’ children’s social care system to support vulnerable teens