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The schemes are designed to divert young people away from crime. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Youth projects share £18m to divert children away from crime

Will Quince defended delays to the SEND review. Picture: Parliament TV

News 1 December 2021

SEND review to be published in spring, children’s minister insists

News 1 December 2021

Warning over record levels of youth homelessness this Christmas

Charities and businesses are working to support vulnerable children this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Initiatives to support disadvantaged children this Christmas

Explaining what a child might recieve as a gift ahead of time could ease any uncertainty, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 1 December 2021

Top tips to support young people with SEND over Christmas

Family hubs are intended to offer a network of connected buildings, services and virtual help to ensure families are able to access the support they need in an integrated manner. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

In February there were 305,802 children and young people in contact with mental health services. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Rise in mental health workers

Concerns have been raised over the treatment of children at Oakhill STC. Picture G4S

Analysis 30 November 2021

Youth custody rethink needed, say critics

YJB chair Keith Fraser: "Youth workers are such an important part of the picture"

Analysis 30 November 2021

Youth work diversion role lauded

Concerns have been raised around the effectiveness of the ‘letterbox’ system of contact. Picture: Matthew Ashmore/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Post-adoption contact set to go digital

Family Solutions Plus was designed collaboratively by Oxfordshire's social care workers and families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Oxfordshire’s collaborative model for sustainable change in families

The Fostering Network warns that latest figures reveal a system at "breaking point". Picture: LEXA_1112/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Call for national fostering drive

Outdoor play sessions are among a range of ways 3D Drumchapel supports families in need

Features 30 November 2021

Supporting families to help themselves

Pebbles Care has spent £50,000 redeveloping Amble Cottage, with young people playing a key role in the property’s renovations

Other 30 November 2021

Residential Care: Demand, supply and sufficiency

Therapeautic intervention for those at risk of burnout and secondary therapeutic stress was found to make a difference. Picture: Wavebreakmediamicro/Adobe Stock

Research 30 November 2021

Can wellbeing initiatives for professionals benefit children and young people?