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Dr Adeela Shafi leads on all three programmes in the UK. Picture: Gloucestershire University

7 May 2021

Young offenders to benefit from new Erasmus-funded scheme

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

The study will look at ways to combat child criminal and sexual exploitation. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 May 2021

Major study to explore new ways to prevent child exploitation

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Small group discussions will be one way of taking part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 May 2021

How to get involved with the Care Review

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Foster care agencies are encouraging more people to adopt. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 May 2021

Five ways to take part in Foster Care Fortnight

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Charity-run hospices need more funding, researchers say. Picture: Deridan House

6 May 2021

Children’s hospices 'plugging end of life support gaps'

Joe Lepper Palliative care

Tech platforms have been used to support looked-after children during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 May 2021

Research to examine role of video calls in supporting looked-after children

Joe Lepper Social Care

Campaigners say exclusions could further deepen inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 May 2021

Campaigners call for temporary ban on exclusions

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

The summit will explore support for children with SEND post-Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 May 2021

SEND Summit explores support for children with special educational needs and disabilities

Fiona Simpson Special Educational Needs

NQSWs will receive hands-on training, according to Cafcass. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 May 2021

Cafcass launches newly qualified social workers scheme

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Children need more support to process traumatic bereavements, campaigners have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 May 2021

Improve support for children affected by traumatic bereavement, urge experts

Joe Lepper Mental health

Spending long periods of time away from parents can affect children's wellbeing, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 May 2021

Military children face gaps in health and education support, report warns

Joe Lepper Mental health

Secondary school pupils in England must wear masks in some areas of school, government guidelines state. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 May 2021

Williamson urged to extend use of masks in secondary schools

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

Charlotte Ramsden is director of people at Salford City Council

30 April 2021

DCS changes at lowest level in a decade, analysis shows

Fiona Simpson Social Care

29 April 2021

In the May edition of CYP Now: New gangs threat; language of children’s services; mental health special

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has cited classroom discipline to be a "key priority". Picture: Parliament UK

29 April 2021

Williamson accused of 'prioritising bad behaviour over tackling disadvantage'

Joe Lepper Education