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Dr Onkar Sahota has spoken out against relaxing childcare ratios. Picture: London Assembly

1 June 2022

London Assembly member backs ‘overwhelming opposition’ to relaxation of childcare ratios

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis is impacting children's social mobility, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

1 June 2022

Disadvantaged children’s life chances blighted by Covid-19 and cost of living crisis

Nicole Weinstein Education

Girlguiding UK is calling for new voluneers amid a surge in membership enquiries. Picture: Girlguiding UK

1 June 2022

Girlguiding UK sees spike in new members

Nicole Weinstein Youth Work

Josh MacAlister has published his recommendations for government. Picture: Frontline

31 May 2022

Care Review: Josh MacAlister defends plans to scrap IROs

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The programme allows children to choose online 'helpers'. Picture: Internet Matters

31 May 2022

Digital safety platform launched to protect young children online

Nicole Weinstein Education

All children whose families receive Universal Credit should be eligible for free school meals, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

31 May 2022

Push for ‘urgent’ free school meals expansion as cost of living soars

Nicole Weinstein Education

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are much more likely to be locked out of the labour market, the data shows. Image: Tom Julier

30 May 2022

Young people from workless households more likely to be unemployed, ONS data shows

Derren Hayes Social Care

The Care Review recommended the creation of an expert child protection practitioner role. Image: Tom Campbell

29 May 2022

Alliance calls for caution ahead of child protection reforms

Nina Jacobs Children's Services

Campaigners claim the government has profited from high cost of citizenship fees for children. Image: Adobestock

29 May 2022

Campaigners welcome decision to scrap citizenship fees for vulnerable children

Nina Jacobs Social Care

Ndidi Ozekie says 'demand is outstripping supply' for youth work funding. Picture: UK Youth

27 May 2022

UK Youth fund receives 1,000 applications in three weeks

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Charities are warning that more families are struggling with debt due to rising energy bills. Image: Adobestock

27 May 2022

Charities call on chancellor to do more for struggling families

Derren Hayes Social Care

StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to enhance young people's lives. Picture: StreetGames

27 May 2022

CYP Now Awards: what the winners did next

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Families with children under five are facing increasing pressure as inflation soars, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 May 2022

Warning over long-term impact of cost of living crisis on parents with under-fives

Joe Lepper Social Care

Fiona Duncan is chair of The Promise Oversight Board. Picture: The Promise

26 May 2022

Urgent action needed in Scotland to meet care review promises, watchdog warns

Joe Lepper Social Care

A review has been carried out into the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Picture: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police

26 May 2022

Review recommends expert child protection units in wake of Star and Arthur deaths

Fiona Simpson Social Care