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Councillor Dave Evans says the cuts will lead to a focus on recruiting foster carers. Picture: Stoke Council

News 6 February 2020

'Inadequate' Stoke-on-Trent plans children's home closures

Councils are no longer able to "shield" children from cuts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 February 2020

Councils name children's services as biggest financial pressure

The slogan has been criticised for reinforcing a "sense of failure" in young people. Picture: Place2Be

News 6 February 2020

Children’s mental health week campaign under fire

Sadiq Khan announces the funding at the Harrow Club. Picture: Sadiq Khan

News 6 February 2020

Sadiq Khan ploughs £16.4m into London youth projects

Yvette Stanley called for more training for professionals across a range of authorities. Picture: Ofsted

News 5 February 2020

Ofsted chief: More lessons must be learnt from CSE investigations

Girls moving to secondary school are among the most likely to suffer from mental health issues. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 5 February 2020

Adolescent girls 'more likely to develop mental health issues'

Steve Walker became Leeds DCS in August 2016

News 5 February 2020

Leeds' DCS Steve Walker steps down

Nicola Sturgeon receives a copy of the review from co-chair of the review Laura Beveridge. Picture: Nicola Sturgeon

News 5 February 2020

Scotland’s care system in need of 'radical overhaul', warns independent review

Dorset PCC Martyn Underhill has raised concerns over a lack of youth centres. Picture: Martyn Underhill

News 4 February 2020

Dorset PCC blames cuts to youth services for spike in youth crime

Ofsted's chief inspector Amanda Spielman said "prevention is better than protection". Picture: Ofsted

News 4 February 2020

Victims of familial child sexual abuse 'unseen and unheard'

Current laws regarding DBS checks were ruled unlawful. Picture: Disclosure and Barring Service

News 4 February 2020

Campaigners urge government action on disclosure of youth cautions

Just four per cent of school leaders said children received NHS help quickly. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2020

Major increase in schools employing mental health counsellors

Blackpool Council has announced plans to cut 75 jobs. Picture: Abode Stock

News 3 February 2020

Blackpool Council axes 75 jobs to invest £14m in children’s services

Blogs 3 February 2020

Votes at 16: parked or paused?

Blogs 3 February 2020

Strengths based leadership