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The number of children in need has remained above 400,000 for each of the past two years. Picture: AdobeStock

News 26 October 2023

Children in need numbers fall but still higher than pre-pandemic levels

Glebe House hopes to reopen in April 2024

News 26 October 2023

Children’s home to temporarily close amid safeguarding and leadership concerns

Cardiff has been part of Unicef UK's child rights initiative since 2017. Picture: AdobeStock/ brickisred.

News 26 October 2023

Cardiff announced as UK’s first 'child friendly' city

During the autumn and spring terms more than a fifth of children were persistently absent from school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 October 2023

Children refusing to go to school becoming major concern among parents

Matt Hancock has already called for universal screening for dyslexia in primary schools. Picture: UK Parliament

News 25 October 2023

Former Health Secretary raises issue of universal autism screening for young children

Most respondents to the consultation called for a ban on project teams. Picture: Creo77/Adobe Stock

News 25 October 2023

DfE rows back on plans to ban agency social work teams

Delays to care proceedings can be harmful for children and create extra anxiety, damage to education and disruption to sibling relationships. Picture: N Lawrenson/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 October 2023

Cafcass sets out plan to address delays in family court system

Lucy Frazer visits Lift Youth Hub in North London to launch new funding. Picture: Lift Youth Hub/DCMS

Analysis 24 October 2023

Sector hopes updated sufficiency rules will boost access to youth services

Family hubs help to improve health and development outcomes for children. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 October 2023

Family hubs: early adopter sites share knowledge of what works

This year's survey included information such as the name, date of birth, gender and ethnicity of the child or young person for the first time. Picture: Ermolaeva Olga/Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 October 2023

The value of measuring SEND impact

The report finds that children’s services in England are hindered by ‘systemic challenges’. Picture: Adobe Stock/Pixel-Shot

Analysis 24 October 2023

Four key obstacles to improving children’s services in England

The squeeze on household incomes has had a knock-on effect on charities. Picture: Anchalee/Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 October 2023

Charities confront giving decline

Simpson helps young people find positive pathways

Features 24 October 2023

Interview: Amani Simpson, filmmaker and youth crime campaigner

When a parent is arrested for viewing child sexual abuse images, professionals must find the balance in managing risk while providing support for all those concerned. Pictures: CSA Centre

Features 24 October 2023

Supporting families affected by online sexual offending

The roadmap aims to improve access to youth services for all young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Other 24 October 2023

Access to Youth Work: Key policy developments