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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

The survey will gather young people's views on policing. Picture: Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock

News 24 October 2023

IOPC youth panel launches survey to gather views on policing

The government is investing in new youth centres. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Features 24 October 2023

Access to Youth Work: Special Report

Barnardo's is calling for increased access to social prescribing for young people, which can include talking therapy, sports, leisure and arts activities. Picture: Syda Productions/Adobe Stock

News 23 October 2023

Barnardo’s calls for national social prescribing strategy

Long waiting times have led to concerns of developmental needs in children going undiagnosed. Picture: AdobeStock/ Monkey Business.

News 23 October 2023

Children worst impacted by long waits for community health services, NHS figures show

Southwark is one of London's most diverse boroughs. Picture: Longfin Media/Adobe Stock

News 23 October 2023

Praise for council’s ‘diverse’ youth justice workforce

Sarah-Jane Smedmor is director of children’s services at Central Bedfordshire Council. Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council

Blogs 23 October 2023

The strength of our relationships

New regulations risk small providers going out of business, Centrepoint warns. Picture: Centrepoint

Blogs 23 October 2023

New care regulations could increase homelessness for teenagers

Private providers collectively reported making 19 per cent profit last year. Picture: cacaroot/Adobe Stock

News 23 October 2023

Largest private children’s placement providers make £300m in annual profit

The campaign was launched in September at Eastbank Academy in Glasgow. Picture: CrimeStoppers

News 23 October 2023

Snapchat campaign to combat knife crime engages thousands of children

The film follows the story of 20-year-old Codie who is dealing with PTSD. Picture: AdobeStock/ Sergey Nivens.

News 20 October 2023

StreetDoctors and Redthread partner on youth violence film

The resources are designed to be short and engaging. Picture: BBC Teach.

News 19 October 2023

BBC Teach partners with Adoption UK to represent care experience in the classroom

Young disadvantaged children could find themselves 'locked out' of emerging technology, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 October 2023

Disadvantaged young people ‘at risk of being locked out’ of emerging tech opportunities

Charities are calling for support in bolstering Bristol's youth services. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

News 19 October 2023

Charities urge local businesses to plug Bristol’s £1m youth services gap

Noli Tebe, 19, and her mum Angela meet Penny Mordaunt. Picture: AVUK

News 19 October 2023

Deaf children call on MPs to increase access to specialist services