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10 May 2022

Queen’s Speech: Sector responds to measures announced for children and young people

Fiona Simpson Education

Homeless Link has seen a 24 per cent increase in support provided to care experienced young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

9 May 2022

Stronger safeguards 'could reduce care leavers' risk of homelessness'

Nina Jacobs Social Care

Campaigners say every child in the care system deserves equal treatment and protection. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 May 2022

Call for care system to offer equal protection for refugee and migrant children

Nina Jacobs Social Care

Barnardo's is urging government and local authorities to support children in care to build lasting relationships. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 May 2022

Children in care likely to experience multiple social worker changes each year

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The CYP Now Awards last took place in-person in 2019. Picture: Julian Dodd

6 May 2022

CYP Now Awards: Key moments in its history

Derren Hayes

Steve Chalke: Oasis Restore will provide an environment where young people feel safe and secure. Picture: Oasis Charitable Trust

5 May 2022

England’s first secure school gains royal assent

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Challenging behaviour can be caused by 'unmet emotional needs', according to experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 May 2022

Inquiry launches into mental health and behaviour in schools

Joe Lepper Education

Second Wave Youth has previously been recognised by the QAVS for its work with young people. Picture: Second Wave Youth

5 May 2022

Queen to honour youth organisations with new jubilee award

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

New research reveals the impact of remand on young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 May 2022

Howard League calls for ban on welfare orders for children on remand

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

The Queen (pictured in 2021) will make her speech on 10 May. Picture: Twitter/House of Lords

5 May 2022

Queen’s Speech: Ofsted powers to crack down on unregistered schools expected

Fiona Simpson Education

York City Council is 'aware improvement is needed', inspectors say. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 May 2022

York's children’s services in ‘decline’ since 2016, inspectors warn

Joe Lepper Social Care

Northamptonshire Police’s chief inspector Julie Mead says the small changes 'have made a huge difference'. Picture: Northamptonshire Police

4 May 2022

Police force launches trauma-informed care for children in custody

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

LEYF chief executive June O'Sullivan is leading the campaign. Picture: LEYF

4 May 2022

Hundreds back campaign against relaxation of childcare ratios

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has written to schools urging them to sign up to the National Tutoring Programme. Picture: Parliament UK

3 May 2022

Critics attack DfE plans to ‘penalise' schools not taking part in tutoring scheme

Fiona Simpson Education

Childcare leaders say staff are leaving due to being offered more pay elsewhere. Picture: Adobe Stock

3 May 2022

Reports reveal ‘perfect storm’ facing early years settings

Fiona Simpson Early Years