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Stockport Council joins dozens of local authorities in passing the motion. Picture: Philip Kinsey/Adobe Stock

News 7 December 2023

Stockport becomes latest council to make care experience a protected characteristic

Measuring children's needs over time could improve commissioning, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 December 2023

Data driven commissioning of care placements could save councils millions, research finds

Keegan: 'The government will legislate for these at a future suitable opportunity.' Picture: UK Parliament

News 7 December 2023

Government renews home schooling register pledge after King’s Speech omission

A range of legislation affecting children has been introduced via the new bills. Picture: Adobe Stock/ bibiphoto

Features 7 December 2023

How will the The Criminal Justice Bill and Sentencing Bill impact children?

Young people will use social media to share their views. Picture: Kerkezz/Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2023

Young people take over charity’s social media to mark milestone celebration

Home to school transport is likely to be impacted by lack of government support, councils say. Picture: GAYSORN/Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2023

Social care and school transport to suffer after autumn statement, councils warn

Some services offer one-to-one support with specialist staff, the YJB highlights. Picture: Вадим Каштанов/Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2023

YJB highlights good practice around support for girls in youth justice system

The incident took place at Milton Keynes Court last month. Picture: Google Maps

News 5 December 2023

Assault on judge highlights safety fears for family court staff

Uncertainty around families' financial situations is causing a decline in young people's mental health, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 December 2023

Cost-of-living crisis could have long-term impact on children’s mental health, therapists warn

Robin Walker: 'It will be the right time for my cross-party colleagues and I to look at whether the strategy are really turning things around'. Picture: UK Parliament

News 4 December 2023

Inquiry over effectiveness of government’s Care Review response launches

The NSPCC is marking 10 years of its Talk PANTS campaign. Picture: NSPCC

Blogs 4 December 2023

Celebrating major milestone for NSPCC’s Talk PANTS campaign

ADCS president John Pearce speaks at NCASC 2023 in Bournemouth. Picture: ADCS/Twitter

Blogs 4 December 2023

NCASC 2023 highlights

The NEF is calling for more accessible early years provision. Picture: Oksix/Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2023

More than three children are competing for every early years place, study warns

The competition allows young people to explore their creativity in literature and drama. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Jasmin

News 1 December 2023

Children’s creativity celebrated in Shakespeare competition

Wigan Youth Zone is among the winners. Picture: Wigan Youth Zone

News 1 December 2023

Youth sector recognised in first King’s Award for Voluntary Service