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MPs are calling for more support for young people after short-term programmes end. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2021

Extend Kickstart and Universal Credit uplift to support young people, MPs urge

Javed Khan has called for children to be 'front and centre' of Covid-19 recovery plans. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 19 May 2021

Mental health impact of pandemic on children ‘could last a lifetime’, Barnardo’s warns

The fund will promote the importance of play. Picture: The Froebel Trust

News 19 May 2021

#Chances4Children: Nurseries to be supported by £1m project to promote play

Funding has been announced to improve teaching in underperforming areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2021

Government funding to boost education for children in disadvantaged areas

Unregulated supported accommodation should be banned for all under-18s, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2021

Legal action challenges DfE decision not to ban unregulated accommodation for 16-17 year olds

The Fostering Network are asking more people to become foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2021

#Chances4Children: Foster carers celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight

The programme offers training positions for 35 people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2021

DCS retention scheme to launch second phase

Youth groups are now permitted to meet inside and out. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2021

Easing of Covid-19 restrictions: what new rules mean for children's sector

Deprived areas present higher risks of child mortality, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2021

Hundreds of child deaths linked to deprivation 'avoidable', report shows

There are 180,000 children in kinship care in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 May 2021

Children in kinship care to receive more support to secure school place

Some children with SEND experience social isolation due to time spent out of lessons, Ofsted has warned. Picture Adobe Stock

News 14 May 2021

Children with SEND not supported at mainstream schools, Ofsted finds

Mark Gifford is chief executive of the NCS Trust. Picture: NCS Trust

News 14 May 2021

NCS to move to year-round offer to cut costs, chief executive confirms

Blogs 14 May 2021

Supporting family life after lockdown

Blogs 14 May 2021

A residential child care worker’s Queen's Speech

Blogs 14 May 2021

Foster Care Fortnight: #WhyWeCare