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The programme helps young people struggling to attend school and develop relationships with their peers. Picture: Barnardo's

News 2 April 2024

Charity uses nature to reduce persistent absenteeism

The Children's Home Association has amended its membership criteria. Picture: Y Insta Photos/Adobe Stock

News 2 April 2024

Children’s Homes Association bans non UK-owned providers from membership

Wigdortz: 'There’s very few people that have as much influence on someone’s life as a childminder.' Picture: Daniel Oakes

Interviews 1 April 2024

Interview: Brett Wigdortz, founder and chief executive of childminder agency Tiney

The pandemic has exacerbated barriers to outdoor adventures for children. Picture: Cheeky Cherubs Childcare

Features 28 March 2024

Special Report: Adventures Outdoors

Learning in natural environments is association with a range of positive outcomes. Picture: Avon Tyrell Outdoor Learning Centre

Features 28 March 2024

The Big Debate: How can outdoor learning sector boost access for all young people?

Adventurous outdoor activities at Cheeky Cherubs Childcare encourage children to 'expand their boundaries by taking risks'. Picture: Cheeky Cherubs Childcare

Features 28 March 2024

Farm setting boosts children’s resilience

Action4Youth's outdoor learning centre boasts a power boat suitable for wheelchair users and young people with complex needs. Picture: Action4Youth

Features 28 March 2024

Outdoor centre makes adventure accessible

Young people honed essential life skills during the residentals. Picture: NCS Trust

Features 28 March 2024

Provider delivers NCS residentials enhancing pupil wellbeing

Avon Tyrell Outdoor Activity Centre offers activities such as archery and orienteering. Picture: Avon Tyrell Activity Centre

Features 28 March 2024

Adventures away for 10k disadvantaged young people

The programme will be linked to the roll out of new family hubs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2024

Government moves family support programme to DfE

Members held protests against the closures last year. Picture: Lawrence Weetman

News 28 March 2024

Girlguiding rows back on plans to scrap overseas operations

There are currently more than 43,000 fostering households in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2024

Initial foster care enquiry levels at lowest in five years

Sports-based youth work like that delivered by Football Beyond Borders is championed in the report. Picture: FBB

News 28 March 2024

MPs' review backs national workforce strategy for youth work

John Pearce is outgoing ADCS president for 2023/24. Picture: ADCS

Blogs 28 March 2024

A wonderful rollercoaster of a year

Louise Fetigan is founder of the charity Little Troopers

Blogs 28 March 2024

Why military children matter