CYP Now - News

News

There are just 14 girls in custody in England, the report finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 September 2022

Inspectors slam 'dysfunctional' secure estate's treatment of vulnerable girls

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Settings must also be able to afford energy to provide food for young children, leaders have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 September 2022

Childcare settings ‘must be classed as vulnerable’ under new energy plan, say providers

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Young people's mental health and family commitments are among barriers to volunteering researchers say. Picture: Zinkevych/Adobe Stock

20 September 2022

Young people offered fewer volunteering opportunities in rural areas

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Bradford is one area to miss out on levelling up funding, the report finds. Photo: AdobeStock

15 September 2022

Deprived areas missing out on levelling up funding due to youth work spending differences, report finds

Joe Lepper Youth Work

Research shows that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are not always given the opportunities to develop their social and emotional skills. Photo: AdobeStock

15 September 2022

Charities receive funding for social and emotional learning projects

Nicole Weinstein Youth Work

Poverty campaigners have warned the cost-of-living crisis has pushed many families to the 'brink'. Photo: Jeanette Teare/AdobeStock

15 September 2022

‘Reconsider’ position on benefits deductions, child poverty campaigners urge ministers

Nicole Weinstein Health

North East Lincolnshire Council has developed a range of measures to reduce children's social care costs. Photo: AdobeStock

15 September 2022

'Inadequate' council forecasts £7.9m overspend due to children’s services pressures

Joe Lepper Social Care

YoungMinds says the NHS needs more resources so that young people can access help quickly. Picture: Ilike/Adobe Stock

14 September 2022

Campaigners warn of 'alarming' rise in teenage suicides

Nicole Weinstein Health

Frith previously advised former deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on health and welfare issues. Photo: LinkedIn

14 September 2022

Adoption UK appoints new chief

Nicole Weinstein Social Care

Helga Swidenbank has been executive director at the YCS for four years

14 September 2022

Youth Custody Service chief to step down

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the Scouts among other organisations supporting children and young people. Picture: Scouts

14 September 2022

Children’s sector offers support to bereaved young people amid national mourning

Joe Lepper Health

Barnard called for an education strategy that 'tackles educational inequalities'. Picture: Edge Foundation

13 September 2022

School leaders call on new Education Secretary to overhaul 'outdated' system

Nicole Weinstein Education

Under the plans, inspection teams will include inspectors from education, health and care. Picture: Fizkes/AdobeStock

12 September 2022

Delay launch of new SEND inspection framework say children's services leaders

Derren Hayes Education

Local government ombudsman Michael King said the funding now offered by the council is 'fair'. Picture: Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

12 September 2022

Council apologises over housing failures for special guardian

Nicole Weinstein Social Care

Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the Scouts among other organisations supporting children and young people. Picture: Scouts

9 September 2022

Children and young people’s sector pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Fiona Simpson Social Care