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Spending on private residential care placements has increased by around £400m in 12 months. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 30 January 2024

Annual spending by councils on private children’s home placements soars

Young people report seeing finances as a barrier to their wellbeing, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 January 2024

NEET young people worst affected by work and money worries, survey finds

The government has also announced plans to restrict production of vape flavours aimed at children. Picture: Daisy daisy/Adobe Stock

News 29 January 2024

Youth vaping: Prime Minister announces ban on disposable vapes

Obesity levels decreased in reception aged children but rose and 10- and 11-year-olds. Picture: Adobe Stock/Pavla Zakova

News 29 January 2024

Lack of activity in lockdown linked to sharp rise in childhood obesity

The decision was made in London's High Court. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 January 2024

Judge highlights ‘gargantuan’ challenges in finding suitable welfare placements

MPs are seeking views on changes to youth provision since the last general election. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

News 29 January 2024

MPs’ youth work review seeks professional views

Parc YOI has consistently been rated as the best YOI in the country. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 29 January 2024

Limited provision of education undermines positive practice at Parc YOI, inspectors find

Carol Homden is chief executive officer of the Coram Group. Picture: Coram

Opinion 28 January 2024

Charter sets out a ‘just’ offer for children

Derren Hayes: 'Childcare funding, school standards and tackling violence resonate with the public at large and so will be higher up the agenda this year'

Opinion 28 January 2024

Councils need bigger budgets, not handouts

Lorna Brookes is founder of Time-Matters UK. Picture: Lorna Brookes

Features 28 January 2024

Supporting children and families with a parent in prison: advice for professionals

Parents are encouraged to slow down and repeat interactions with babies. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 26 January 2024

Five tips for boosting brain development in the early years

Ray Jones is emeritus professor of social work at Kingston University. Picture: Ray Jones

Blogs 26 January 2024

Recalling the impact and value of Sure Start should be seen as a resource

Tim Aldrige is executive director of children and learning at Camden Council. Picture: Havering Council

Blogs 26 January 2024

Rainbow worrier

Keir Starmer has pledged to increase youth services if his party is elected. Picture: Labour Party

News 25 January 2024

Labour pledges new youth hubs in plan to tackle knife crime

'Councils, of course, still face difficult decisions when setting their budgets for 2024/25,' leaders say. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

News 25 January 2024

Councils still face ‘difficult decisions’ despite children’s services funding boost