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The soap will focus on the effects of county lines gangs on teenagers. Picture: Lime Pictures

4 December 2019

Hollyoaks links up with the Children’s Society for county lines story

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Improving youth mental health services is a top priority for young voters. Picture: Adobe Stock

3 December 2019

General election: Young voters more concerned by mental health and climate change than Brexit, expert says

Fiona Simpson Health

Will, 10, described living in a B&B as "worse than a horror film". Picture: Shelter

3 December 2019

Child homelessness: 135,000 children without a permanent home this Christmas

Nina Jacobs Social Care

Staff at Oakhill STC swapped places with council YOTs. Picture: Adobe Stock

3 December 2019

Youth offending teams swap jobs with Oakhill STC staff

Nina Jacobs Youth Justice

Despite improving custody numbers, conditions in custody centres have declined, a report says Picture: Becky Nixon

2 December 2019

Number of children in custody drops by 73 per cent in a decade

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Some youth bodies used the call for evidence as a chance to express frustrations about existing guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock

2 December 2019

Youth service guidance under scrutiny ahead of government review

Nina Jacobs Youth Work

The body takes over from the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Picture: Adobe Stock

2 December 2019

Social Work England replaces HCPC as regulator for social workers

Nina Jacobs Social Care

Around 450 families have been left without childcare. Picture: Lucie Carlier

29 November 2019

‘Austerity and underfunding’ pushes nursery chain into liquidation

Neil Puffett Early Years

The group says listening to children's voices must be a priority. Picture: Barnardo's

29 November 2019

General election: Charities and youth organisations call on next government to 'put children first'

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

The NCS rebrand aims to challenge negative preconceptions of young people

29 November 2019

NCS launches £3m rebrand after criticism over plans

Neil Puffett Youth Work

28 November 2019

In the December edition of CYP Now: Lighthouse project; Election guide; and evidence and impact special

Derren Hayes Safeguarding and child protection

Kinship carers have been offered support through charity Grandparents Plus. Picture: Shutterstock

28 November 2019

Top five tips for supporting kinship carers

Social Care

The Challenge is the biggest provider of the National Citizen Service. Picture: NCS Trust

28 November 2019

Youth charity The Challenge goes into administration

Joe Lepper Youth Work

Campaigners have called for clarity over Ofsted's ruling on off-rolling

28 November 2019

Alternative education provider first to be rated 'outstanding' under new Ofsted framework

Fiona Simpson Education

Early years results show a huge regional disparity. Picture: Ria Patulka Images/Adobe Stock

28 November 2019

General election: Parties urged to end ‘postcode lottery’ of early years attainment

Joe Lepper Early Years