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Increased support for children needs proper government funding, McPherson says. Picture: zinkevych/Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2023

Mental health support in schools could plug gaps in CAMHS care, says Barnardo’s

Organisations warn that the proposed inspection regulations may increase risk of harm for children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock/kegfire

News 17 January 2023

Sector criticises ‘unsafe’ proposals for supported accommodation

Teachers have voted to strike next month. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 17 January 2023

Teachers and support staff in England and Wales vote to strike

Increased support for children needs proper government funding, McPherson says. Picture: zinkevych/Adobe Stock

Blogs 17 January 2023

Consider the children: Why localism needs to be a devolution of resources not just power

Pebble Brook Primary School in Crewe is planning to take two-year-old children. Picture: Google Maps

News 16 January 2023

Plans for schools to accept two-year-olds after nursery closures

Reflection helps support resilience, Jenkins says. Picture: Valerhii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

Blogs 16 January 2023

Resilience and why it matters in 2023

Junior Smart is founder of the SOS project. Picture: St Giles Trust

Blogs 16 January 2023

We can no longer afford to be indifferent

Croydon Council has agreed to reimburse the mother for lost university fees. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Council’s failure to support care leavers left four-year-old at risk of gang violence, ombudsman finds

Ofsted praises improvements at Wandsworth Council's children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Ofsted praises Wandsworth Council’s ‘child-focused’ approach to children’s services

The Runnymead Trust has called for an end to police officers being stationed in schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Call to remove police officers from schools

Inspectors have highlighted improvements in Hull City Council's children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Hull children’s services ditches ‘inadequate’ Ofsted rating

Young people in care can be restrained which being transferred between care placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

CYP Now seeks views on the use of handcuffs on children in care

Claudia Sturt was appointed to the role in May 2021. Picture: HMPPS

News 13 January 2023

Claudia Sturt quits as YJB chief executive

The training is aimed at developing knowledge around changing policy and emerging sector challenges. Picture: Adobe Stock/Pressmaster

News 13 January 2023

NYA launches new youth work qualification

SHiFT co-founder Josh MacAlister and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham launch SHiFT in Tameside. Picture: SHiFT

News 13 January 2023

Youth crime prevention scheme expands