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Onside’s youth zones offer activities to engage young people across the country. Picture: Jimmy Lee

Features 24 October 2023

The Big Debate: What is the key to improving access to youth work services?

The government is funding 500 bursaries for youth work courses from autumn 2023. Picture: Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock

Other 24 October 2023

Access to Youth Work: Training developments

The service’s increased digital presence caught the eye of a film expert in the US who volunteered to transform the content

Best Practice 24 October 2023

Cardiff’s digital skills help boost engagement

The bus enables the youth work team to take their resources into public spaces

Best Practice 24 October 2023

Detached youth work engages young people in their own spaces

Children with extra needs and disabilities are "smashing through the stereotypes"

Best Practice 24 October 2023

Blackpool helps children with additional needs

New standards for children’s homes are being devised. Picture: NDABCREATIVITY/Adobe Stock

Features 24 October 2023

Inspections Clinic: Homes for Disabled Children

The researchers recommend fathers carve out time for interactive activities with their children each week. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

Research 24 October 2023

Parental Involvement and its Effects on Children’s Education

Illustration: The img/Adobe Stock

Funding 24 October 2023

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Cambridge City Council is one of 55 local authorities that voted to make care experience a protected characteristic. Picture: Alexey Fedorenko/Adobe Stock

Features 24 October 2023

Legal Update: Care – A protected characteristic?

The Skill Mill’s six-month work placements allows ex-offenders to develop employability skills in a supported environment

Best Practice 24 October 2023

Young people gain skills to leave crime behind

Lambeth Council has become one of the first local authorities in England to back care status as a protected characteristic. Picture: chrisdorney/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 24 October 2023

Local Spotlight: Lambeth Council

The UK can learn from Sweden on how all women access affordable maternity care. Picture: Alik Mulikov/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 24 October 2023

Maternity care for migrants, Sweden

News 24 October 2023

In the November edition of CYP Now: Care proceedings, youth work special, family hubs

The scheme is being rolled out further in the North East after a successful pilot. Picture: Newcastle City Council.

News 24 October 2023

Young care leavers in the North East to benefit from free travel

Carolyne Willow: 'Government must urgently revisit its decision-making around the care and protection of older children'. Picture: Article 39

News 24 October 2023

DfE shares report into deaths of children in care after legal battle