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Many nursery staff are struggling with rising costs of living, an early years leader said. Image: Adobe Stock

30 August 2022

Plan to extend funded childcare to more families without access to benefits

Fiona Simpson Early Years

30 August 2022

In the September edition of CYP Now: Early Help Special; Qualifications and Training Guide; CYP Now Awards shortlist

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Some 65 per cent more settings closed over the summer term compared with last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 August 2022

Warning of 'catastrophic' winter for nurseries amid record closures

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Charities have warned that the energy price cap rise will tip many families into acute poverty. Image: AdobeStock

26 August 2022

Energy price cap rise prompts urgent calls to help disadvantaged young people and families

Derren Hayes Social Care

It is hoped that the pathfinder will help the resettlement of young people leaving custody. Image: Becky Nixon

26 August 2022

Details emerge on alternative to custody accommodation scheme

Derren Hayes Youth Justice

More young people have reported experiencing mental health problems as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Image: Riccardo Cirillo/Adobestock

25 August 2022

Youth charities make case for £300m mental health fund

Joe Lepper Youth Work

Foster carers say they need more financial help in the face of rising costs. Image: Morguefile

25 August 2022

Ramp up allowances 'to offset impact of cost-of-living crisis', say foster carers

Joe Lepper Social Care

Many nursery staff are struggling with rising costs of living, an early years leader said. Image: Adobe Stock

25 August 2022

Childcare boss calls on government to raise funding rates

Derren Hayes Early Years

The consortium aims to provide greater support for foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 August 2022

Nationwide fostering support group launches

Joe Lepper Social Care

Parents who access support while their child is young are more likely to have further help, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 August 2022

Third of low-income families struggling to access early years help

Joe Lepper Early Years

Disadvantaged young people need greater support to success post-GCSEs, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 August 2022

Disadvantaged young people twice as likely to be NEET after GCSEs

Fiona Simpson Education

There are 23 categories up for grabs at this year's CYP Now Awards. Picture: Julian Dodds

23 August 2022

CYP Now Awards 2022 – finalists revealed

Derren Hayes Children's Services

The Welsh government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to legislation on social care. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 August 2022

Welsh government consults on banning profit-making from children’s social care

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Forces Children Scotland says the voices of young people it supports are 'seldom heard'. Picture: Forces Children Scotland

22 August 2022

Charity urges Scottish government to meet needs of forces children

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Changes to children's social work legislation are expected to come into force in December. Picture: Adobe Stock

22 August 2022

Changes to social work regulation agreed following consultation

Philippa Kelly Social Care