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Lucy Letby has been handed a whole life sentence for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of a further six. Picture: Cheshire Police

News 24 August 2023

Lucy Letby inquiry must consider social worker role in multi-agency teams, says BASW

Opinion 24 August 2023

Ensuring every child has meaningful relationships to depend on

Jo Davidson is an associate at The Staff College

Opinion 24 August 2023

Considering psychological safety within teams

Mark Russell is chief executive of The Children's Society

Opinion 24 August 2023

Keep up the pressure for all children across society

Merlin Entertainments is known for location-based attractions such as LEGOLAND. Picture: ChrisDorney/Adobe Stock

News 23 August 2023

Major entertainment company pledges support for care leavers

The programme will remain open until August next year. Picture: Zinkevych/Adobe Stock

News 23 August 2023

Government expands early years SENCO training

The Ministry of Justice has issued a policy directive on painful restraint in the youth secure estate. Picture: William/Adobe Stock

News 23 August 2023

Government bans use of painful restraint in youth custody estate

The cost-of-living crisis is a major factor in the increase in destitution, reasearchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 August 2023

Charity reveals ‘significant increase’ in child destitution

Children referred to social care are twice as likely to fail their English and maths GCSEs, research has found. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 22 August 2023

Children referred to social care more likely to fail core GCSEs, charity warns

MSYPs met for a national sitting in Orkney this July. Picture: SYP

News 22 August 2023

Scottish Youth Parliament seeks election candidates

The coalition aims to influence new childcare policy. Picture: highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

News 22 August 2023

Early years coalition set to influence childcare policy

Claire Coutinho has called on the housing sector to allow childminders to operate in rented properties. Picture: Department for Education

News 21 August 2023

Children’s minister urges housing sector to support childminders

Sara Sharif suffered 'multiple and extensive injuries', police said. Picture: Surrey Police

News 21 August 2023

Safeguarding review launched over Sara Sharif death

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

Blogs 21 August 2023

Every summer has its own story

The call comes as part of UKYP's campaign on cost of living and health. Picture: UKYP

News 18 August 2023

Inquiry seeks views on how cost of living affects young people's wellbeing