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Some children have spent the majority of their lives in poverty, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2023

One million under-fours ‘growing up in poverty’

Keith Fraser says the impact could cause increased stress on children. Picture: YJB

News 26 January 2023

Children charged with criminal offences waiting 217 days for case outcomes

Campaigner Terry Galloway urged councillors to vote in support of the motion. Picture: Fiona Simpson/CYP Now

News 26 January 2023

First London borough votes to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic

The King and Queen Consort were among visitors a Manchester Youth Centre. Picture: Frank Augstein/PA Wire

News 26 January 2023

King Charles visits youth club to mark funding boost for NYA programme

Robin Walker: 'We will look at how targeted support can help to improve attendance'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 26 January 2023

Robin Walker urges creation of EHE register after schools white paper shelved

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are twice as likely to have attendance rates under 70 per cent, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2023

Disadvantaged children more likely to be absent from early education, research finds

Deborah McMillan: “It takes a tremendous amount of work to clear the way for children to truly participate in the workings of our society”

Opinion 26 January 2023

It's finally time to act on what children say

Derren Hayes: '“The Care Review offers an opportunity to rethink our approach to placement making – it is crucial for children and families the right solutions are found'

Opinion 26 January 2023

Children need prompt action on digital risks

Ian Dickson was a care experience campaigner and social worker.

Opinion 26 January 2023

Care experience campaigner leaves lasting legacy

Andrew Webb is chair of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

Opinion 26 January 2023

Champion adoption amid a leadership vacuum

Wilsic Hall, in Doncaster, is one of two settings where failures have been recognised. Picture: Google Maps

News 25 January 2023

Ofsted apologises for failures over Doncaster children’s homes abuse scandal

Young people spend as many as 22 hours per day in cells during weekends, inspectors find. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 January 2023

Education of children in custody failing to improve post pandemic, inspectors find

The Gender Recognition Reform Bill would simplify administrative processes for transgender people in Scotland looking to legally change their gender. Picture: Ink drop/Adobe Stock

Features 25 January 2023

What is Scotland’s gender recognition reform bill, and why is Westminster blocking it?

Rachel de Souza has written to the Home Secretary. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 25 January 2023

Children’s commissioner urges Home Secretary to provide greater protection for migrant children

Young People's Action Group carried out peer-led surveys and workshops to find out young people's views on knife imagery. Picture: Young People's Action Group

News 25 January 2023

Stop posting photos of knives on social media, police told