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Andy Elvin is chief executive of TACT. Picture: TACT

News 20 June 2024

Launch foster care recruitment campaign, next government urged amid placement shortage

High quality free school meals for all children should be offered as part of plans to eradicate child poverty, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 June 2024

Tackle child poverty to improve outcomes for children, youth charity leaders urge

James Hempsall is managing director of Coram Hempsall’s. Picture: Coram Hempsall's

Blogs 20 June 2024

There is more that connects us than drives us apart in early years

'Although a direct link between poverty and poorer outcomes is hard to prove, there is little doubt it damages children’s lives'.

Opinion 20 June 2024

Scrapping benefit cap could turn tables on child poverty

Smart: 'Parents possess invaluable insights into their children’s lives and can offer unique perspectives'.

Opinion 20 June 2024

Involving families is key to solving youth violence

Kent County Council cannot refuse responsibility for children arriving at Dover, a judge has ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 June 2024

High Court ruling highlights flaws in migrant transfer scheme, council says

Main party pledges could increase demand for childcare for parents of under-twos by 52% by late 2025, researchers have warned. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

News 19 June 2024

Labour and Conservative childcare pledges will hit ‘poor urban areas’ hardest, think-tank warns

Rachael Wardell is also vice president of the ADCS for 2024/25. Picture: ADCS

News 18 June 2024

King’s Birthday Honours: Surrey DCS recognised for services to children’s social care

The football tournament brings care-experienced young people together every year. Picture: Warwickshire County Council

News 18 June 2024

West Midlands hosts care-experienced football tournament

More than a third of primary school teachers say pupils arrive at school hungry. Picture: Gpointstudio/Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2024

School role in tackling poverty eating into lesson time, teachers warn

Sara Tough executive director of children’s services at Norfolk County Council. Picture: Norfolk County Council

Blogs 17 June 2024

A moment of joy at Norfolk SENDfest

Ellen Broomé is managing director of CoramBAAF and Coram Family and Childcare.

Blogs 17 June 2024

General Election 2024: Manifestos missing strong call for childcare reform

Blogs 17 June 2024

General Election 2024: Investing in young people should be a no-brainer for our next government

Voters will take to the polls on 4 July. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 June 2024

General election 2024: Key party manifesto pledges for the children and young people’s sector

The organisations are calling for quicker rollout of mental health support. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Graphicroyalty

News 14 June 2024

Most young people say politicians don't care about their mental health, coalition finds