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Kadra Abdinasir is head of children and young people’s mental health, the Centre for Mental Health, and strategic lead for the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

Other 27 April 2021

Children's Mental Health Special Report: Research evidence

Digital tools can be used to build joined-up services. Picture: santypan/Adobe Stock

Opinion 27 April 2021

Tech’s vital role in the future of childhood

Siblings wait for adoption on average 36 per cent longer than single children, new figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2021

Adoption agencies launch push to find homes for sibling groups

Researchers will follow pupils for at least two years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2021

Major study to track impact of pandemic on school pupils' life chances

UK Youth Parliament contractor ‘set up to fail’, campaigners warn

News 26 April 2021

Winners of UK Youth Parliament tender ‘set up to fail’ by government, campaigners warn

Blogs 26 April 2021

Why UK Youth Parliament tender is doomed to fail

Blogs 26 April 2021

The joy of spring

Children's nicknames are often rejected by support services, Childline data shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2021

#Chances4Children: NSPCC launches new random nickname generator tool to protect children’s identity

Frances Crook has led the charity for 30 years. Picture: Howard League

News 23 April 2021

Howard League chief Frances Crook announces retirement

The YMCA has warned of an increase of County Lines gangs in Brighton and Hove. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2021

YMCA campaign aims to highlight increase in County Lines across Brighton and Hove

MPs visited a nursery in Harrow, north London. Picture: Tulip Siddiq/Twitter

News 23 April 2021

Labour calls for ‘big conversation’ around early years cuts

Children are encouraged to take part in 'risky' activities to reduce anxity, psychologists said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 April 2021

Psychologists highlight importance of play among young children

Marcus Rashford is encouraging families to cook together. Picture: Manchester United

News 22 April 2021

Marcus Rashford launches budget cooking campaign for disadvantaged families

Trussell Trust handed out 2.5m food parcels over the last year. Picture: Trussell Trust

News 22 April 2021

Trussell Trust hands out record number of food parcels during pandemic

Charlotte Ramsden is the new ADCS president. Picture: Salford City Council

News 22 April 2021

New ADCS president calls for ‘long term plan’ for children and young people