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Care-experienced parents feel judged if they ask for help, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Councils asked to sign new charter enshrining rights of care-experienced parents

News 27 October 2021

Hakim Sillah: Weapons detection system at YOT building 'would have saved my son’s life'

Rishi Sunak has announced the first CSR since 2015. Picture: HM Treasury

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Sunak's pledges for children, young people and families

The fund was first announced by Sajid Javid in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Youth Investment Fund re-announced as part of £560m youth work boost

The funding does not go far enough for babies and children, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Family hubs ‘no replacement’ for Sure Start, critics say

News 26 October 2021

In the November edition of CYP Now: Tackling youth violence, Care Review, children gambling

Knife arches are used by some YOTs, mainly in London. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2021

CYP Now investigation reveals third of YOTs use weapons detection systems

Hakim Sillah was killed at a weapons awareness course in 2019

Features 26 October 2021

FoI probe reveals reluctance of YOTs to use weapons detectors

There is concern weapons detection systems can fuel young people’s fear of knives. Picture: Brent MPS

Analysis 26 October 2021

The price of tighter security

Metal detector arches and hand-held wands are used by some youth offending teams. Picture: POCO_BW/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 October 2021

Youth offending service policies

Social workers create storyboards with children to help explain court proceedings. Picture: Africa Studio/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 October 2021

Cafcass sharpens practice focus

The Institute of Health Visiting is calling for a national workforce plan for the sector. Picture: Institute of Health Visiting

Analysis 26 October 2021

Call for child health advocate

RSHE lessons became statutory in 2020. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 October 2021

Help for schools to deliver RSHE

Family hubs will expand on the services and support offered by children’s centres. Picture: Rawpixel.comAdobe Stock

Analysis 26 October 2021

Family hubs: five key questions

Josh MacAlister says he hopes the new report will lead to better recommendations. Picture: Frontline

Features 26 October 2021

Interview: Josh MacAlister, Care Review chair