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The Votes at 16 campaign has been reignited ahead of local elections. Picture: The Body Shop

29 April 2022

#BeSeenBeHeard campaign pushes for lower voting age across UK

Fiona Simpson Education

West Mercia has "few arrangements" in place to support children in custody, inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock

28 April 2022

Proposal to reopen Rainsbrook STC amid fears youth custody numbers will double by 2024

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Young people can use the app to see self-help advice. Picture: Adobe Stock

28 April 2022

Digital platform launches to support children on CAMHS waiting lists

Joe Lepper

Amanda Spielman says Ofsted's role has 'never been more important'. Picture: Ofsted

28 April 2022

SEND review must take lessons from 2014 reforms, Ofsted’s chief inspector says

Fiona Simpson Education

LGO Michael King: The council has demonstrated a lack of understanding of its role in the SEND process. Picture: LGO

28 April 2022

Ombudsman criticises Cambridgeshire council for failings over treatment of disabled boy

Fiona Simpson Education

The government is urging children's mental health practitioners to respond to the consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 April 2022

Mental health: Call to reform youth support in racialised communities

Joe Lepper Health

Early years leaders have described plans as 'short-sighted'. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 April 2022

Early years leaders criticise ‘ludicrous’ plans to reduce child ratios

Fiona Simpson Early Years

The serious case review was launched in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 April 2022

'Chances missed' by professionals to help neglected and abused toddler

Joe Lepper Social Care

26 April 2022

In the new issue of CYP Now: SEND green paper, digital solutions special, the Care Pledge

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Ofsted has said it will improve training for inspectors around early years as part of its new five-year strategy. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 April 2022

Ofsted to boost focus on early years improvement

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Amanda Spielman says Ofsted's role has 'never been more important'. Picture: Ofsted

26 April 2022

Care Review could prompt changes to children’s social care inspections, Ofsted says

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Lisa Harker (left) and Sarah Blackmore (right) give evidence to peers. Picture: Parliament TV

26 April 2022

Social workers need improved family court training, peers told

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Justice minister Dominic Raab announced plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British bill of rights. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 April 2022

Abandon plans for bill of rights, government urged

Nina Jacobs Social Care

Books will be provided to children in both Ukrainian and English. Picture: Bookmark Reading charity

25 April 2022

Campaign to provide books for Ukrainian refugee children

Fiona Simpson Education

Children in London are more likely to be remanded in custody, according to the YJB. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 April 2022

YJB to pilot supported accommodation scheme for children in custody

Derren Hayes Youth Justice