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Andy Elvin, chief executive of Tact, has called for the Care Review to consider the proposals for a national care service. Picture: Tact

News 16 September 2021

Tact proposes creation of national care service

Sporting activities designed by peers are more likely to be successful, the report shows. Picture:

News 15 September 2021

Disadvantaged children least confident being active, research warns

Children's home staff are often undervalued, providers have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 September 2021

Improve public image and pay to solve children’s home staffing crisis, say providers

Young people will be left struggling to afford essentials, the YMCA has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 September 2021

Almost a million young people to be hit by universal credit cut

Gavin Williamson has been sacked as Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 September 2021

Gavin Williamson sacked as Education Secretary

Nadhim Zahawi has been named as Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 September 2021

Nadhim Zahawi replaces Gavin Williamson as Education Secretary

Blogs 14 September 2021

Six ways policymakers can tackle rising child poverty

MP for Newcastle North Catherine McKinnell opened the debate. Picture: Parliament TV

News 14 September 2021

Government dismisses calls for independent review of childcare funding

Blogs 14 September 2021

Early years education and care should be a universal right, not a policy linked to workforce

A lack of social housing is contributing to a rise in early childhood poverty, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2021

Families with young children face huge rise in poverty, research warns

Parents could be fined for sending vulnerable children to school, campaigners have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2021

Legal action threat over sending clinically vulnerable children back to school

Mentoring programmes will be selected for the project. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2021

Youth Endowment Fund to support violence reduction research

Providers have reported a lack of applicants attending interviews. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2021

Children's homes 'struggling to recruit staff'

MPs have called for the Adoption Support Fund to be extended. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2021

MPs urge Care Review to recommend increased support for adopted children and families

Blogs 13 September 2021

FASD: a silent pandemic