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There is one sexual abuse support service for every 2,500 to 5,000 child survivors in England and Wales, research finds. Picture: EU/Adobe Stock

News 25 January 2024

Child survivors of sexual abuse waiting six months for support, research finds

Campaigners have warned that youth homelessness figures could be higher due to numbers of people sofa surfing. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 25 January 2024

Campaign to reduce risk of homelessness for young people

Keith Fraser: ' I want to understand this shift in the increase in younger children entering the youth justice system.' Picture: YJB

News 25 January 2024

Number of children entering youth justice system increases for first time in a decade

Teenagers are being forced to live in rooms with unrelated adults, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 January 2024

Child refugees wrongly assessed as adults facing abuse and exploitation, charities warn

Sector leaders have raised concerns about staff leaving the sector. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

News 24 January 2024

Disadvantaged children worst hit as early years forced to 'move towards childcare’

The campaign is urging the next Prime Minister to be a champion for children. Picture: Children's Charities Coalition

News 24 January 2024

Politicians urged to better understand children’s issues ahead of general election

The inclusion of Down syndrome in the census comes alongside implementation of the SEND and AP Improvement Plan. Picture: Sushytska/ Adobe Stock

News 23 January 2024

School census to recognise Down's syndrome for first time

The Department for Education has announced extra funding and temporary codes to try and resolve access issues. Picture: lordn/ Adobe Stock

News 23 January 2024

DfE vows to cover £120m 'miscalculation' in funding for under-twos childcare expansion

The secure children's home would be the first of its kind in the capital. Picture: Seventyfour/ Adobe Stock

News 23 January 2024

London councils develop plan for capital's first secure children’s home

Spending time outside boosts children's mental and physical health, according to campaigners. Picture: Alinsa/Adobe Stock

News 22 January 2024

Inquiry publishes evidence on benefits of child-friendly town planning

The scheme is set to help families impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: pjjaruwan/ Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2024

Mayor of London confirms holiday meals expansion

Bruce Adamson was children and young people's commissioner Scotland until 2023. Picture: Bruce Adamson

Blogs 19 January 2024

A sign of hope: Scotland's historic move to protect children's rights

Jo Fisher is director of children’s services at Hertfordshire County Council. Picture: Hertfordshire County Council

Blogs 19 January 2024

‘Go placidly amid the noise and haste’ in 2024…

An Ofsted inspection 'likely contributed' to Ruth Perry's death, an inquest ruled. Picture: Brighter Futures for Children

News 19 January 2024

Ofsted inspectors to undergo mental health training after Ruth Perry’s death

Anne Longfield has created the think tank, building on the work of the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: Commission on Young Lives

News 19 January 2024

Longfield's Centre for Young Lives aims to improve childhoods across the country