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Carolyne Willow: 'It beggars belief that ministers believe staff are not acting in loco parentis.' Picture: Article 39

News 21 December 2023

Children in supported accommodation not protected against corporal punishment, DfE admits

The Twinkle for Heather challenge pack has garnered support from across the country. Picture: Sarah Milligan

News 20 December 2023

Twinkle for Heather: Cumbria girl guides promote mental wellbeing in honour of young leader

Greater commissioning of services is among recommendations made in the government's response. Picture: smolaw11/Adobe Stock

News 20 December 2023

Government promises better advocacy and commissioning of services for disabled children

Josh MacAlister chaired the Independent Review of Children's Social Care. Picture: Frontline

News 20 December 2023

MacAlister: Government care review plans ‘welcome’ but ‘too timid’

The website offers a comparison tool for council offers. Picture: Care Leaver Offer

News 20 December 2023

Councils urged to share care leaver offer on comparison site

Robin White: 'Refusing to accommodate a child who identifies as trans is undoubtedly a breach of the Equality Act'. Picture: Old Square Chambers

News 20 December 2023

New trans guidance for schools is ‘unlawful’, barrister says

The CHA has announced changes to its leadership team. Picture: The Children's Home Association

News 20 December 2023

Children’s Home Association announces changes to leadership

The GCSE is set to be offered from September 2025. Picture: mortortion/Adobe Stock

News 20 December 2023

Pupils to be offered British Sign Language GCSE

Olly Pike tells children a story from Pop'n'Olly's resources. Picture: Pop'n'Olly

News 19 December 2023

Organisation shares LGBT+ resources for young children as schools await guidance

Manchester City star Jack Grealish meets patients at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital as part of the club's Christmas campaign. Picture: Manchester City

News 19 December 2023

Projects to support children and young people this Christmas

It took seven years for AB to receive compensation. Picture: josefkubes/ Adobe Stock

News 19 December 2023

Out-of-court settlement reached over solitary confinement of teenager in Feltham YOI

Ruth Marvel is chief executive of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Picture: Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Blogs 19 December 2023

Reflecting on a year with the Back Youth Alliance

Children have been found to be more vulnerable to the negative health effects of racism than adults, according to the report. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Blogs 19 December 2023

We must end the postcode lottery of mental health support

News 19 December 2023

Consultation launches on new trans guidance for schools

Family programmes should be designed around measurable outcomes, Wilson says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Blogs 19 December 2023

Don’t return to Sure Start, use it as a reminder of designing family support around outcomes