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Use of physical restraint on children increased last year, according to research by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 March 2021

Campaign calls for ban on handcuffing children

Children in youth custody are likely to have suffered abuse, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 March 2021

Most children in youth justice system have suffered trauma, research suggests

Blogs 26 March 2021

There is not just one pandemic story

The fund will support children at home, in school and in their communities. Picture: John Lyon's charity

News 25 March 2021

£22m Covid recovery fund aims to keep children's support services open

Online learning was more difficult for children with SEND, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2021

SEND pupils treated as an afterthought during pandemic, report says

The plan includes accessible support and information for all families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2021

Councils to provide 'Start for Life' offer under Leadsom proposals

The new rules crackdown on migrants arriving on small boats. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2021

Immigration reforms leave child refugees at risk of exploitation, campaigners warn

More children risk being plunged into poverty, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2021

Child poverty hit 12-year high before pandemic, government figures show

The boxes will provide craft materials for three- to eight-year-olds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2021

#Chances4Children: Barnardo’s partnership to provide vulnerable children with Easter crafts

Mental health support in schools is set to be expanded. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

Training for school mental health leads ‘shelved before pandemic’, MPs told

The government must invest in 'work readiness' programmes, experts have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

NYA: 'Fundamental change' needed to tackle unemployment crisis

Feltham A was praised over increasing the time childre spent out of cells. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

Inspectors praise progress at YOI blighted by violence

Labour Peer Lord Mike Watson attacked the government's unregulated accommodation plans. Picture: Parliament UK

News 24 March 2021

National standards for unregulated accommodation ‘would lower leaving care age to 16’, Labour peer warns

Blogs 23 March 2021

Being here for children during a pandemic

Babies born during the pandemic face increased risk of being missed by support services, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2021

Calls for ‘urgent reform’ of services to protect young children and babies