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TV drama Hollyoaks recently ran a county lines storyline

News 16 July 2020

Charity receives Home Office funding to expand county lines service

Young people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds surveyed said they are disproportionately stopped by police. Picture: iStock

News 15 July 2020

Police criticised for their ‘inconsistent’ dealings with young people during lockdown

Children's minister Vicky Ford said 87 councils had used exemptions from social care duties. Picture: UK Parliament

News 15 July 2020

Children’s minister: ‘Most social care duty exemptions no longer needed’

Visits to young people in youth custody have now resumed, a minister has said

News 15 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 15 July

The panel is made up of young people aged 16 to 25. Picture: National Lottery Community Fund

News 14 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Young people’s panel advise lottery funders on post-Covid 19 strategy

Ofsted suspended inspections in March due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 July 2020

Children’s services lack funding to deal with ‘peak in demand’, ADCS warns

Parents are struggling to support their children during lockdown, a new report shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 14 July

Young people reported feeling isolated during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 July 2020

Third of young people left without mental health support during lockdown, survey finds

Yvette Stanley was named national director for social care in 2018. Picture: Ofsted

News 13 July 2020

Ofsted adds early years regulation to role of national director for social care

Young people have called for investment in youth mental health services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 13 July

Vibe chief executive Paul Oginsky said 'young people are at the heart of vibrant communities'. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 13 July 2020

Knowsley Youth Mutual rebrands

Rapper Stormzy pledged £10m to help tackle racial inequality in the UK. Picture: Henry J Kamara

News 13 July 2020

#Chances4Children: BBC matches Stormzy’s £10m racial equality fund

Delivery drivers are being asked to look-out for signs of abuse. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 July 2020

Delivery drivers and postal workers urged to spot signs of child abuse

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said schools should 'instil new behaviour expectations and discipline'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 10 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 10 July

MP Stella Creasy has called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to invest in early years. Picture: Parliament UK

News 10 July 2020

MPs call for childcare funding after summer statement disappointment