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Bridget Phillipson has been named as shadow education secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

29 November 2021

Labour reshuffle: Bridget Phillipson replaces Kate Green as shadow education secretary

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Volunteers have provided Oxfordshire County Council with worry monsters. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council

29 November 2021

Innovative schemes to support children’s mental health and wellbeing

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The report highlighted issues faced by breastfeeding mothers and those with poor perinatal mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

28 November 2021

Under-fives adversely impacted by Covid-19 pandemic, study shows

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26 November 2021

CYP Now Awards 2021: Winners revealed

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Josh MacAlister is chair of the Care Review. Picture: Frontline

26 November 2021

Poor outcomes for children in care cost £23bn a year, Care Review analysis shows

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Changes to apprenticeships are among recommendations made by the Lords committee. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 November 2021

Lords suggest major reforms to tackle youth unemployment

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Sector leaders have warned the uplift will not cover costs for some providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 November 2021

DfE confirms increase in funding rates for childcare places

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The Care Review will carry out a children’s rights impact assessment before issuing recommendations. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 November 2021

Campaigners welcome inclusion of children’s rights in Care Review

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Children are currently living in temporary accomodation, including hotels. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 November 2021

Fully fund councils to comply with asylum transfer scheme, government told

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Concerns have been raised over the treatment of children at Oakhill STC. Picture G4S

25 November 2021

Children’s sector leaders call for overhaul of youth justice system

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Leicester's children's services have been rated 'good' by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 November 2021

Ofsted praises Leicester Council over ‘robust support’ for children

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Legacy Youth Zone delivered 15,000 meals to the community during Covid-19 lockdowns. Picture: Legacy Youth Zone

25 November 2021

Legacy Youth Zone launches major fundraising drive

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Young people told the Prince's Trust that they have lost confidence when it comes to work and training. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 November 2021

Disadvantaged young people struggling 'to get lives back on track’ post-pandemic

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Mental health issues relating to the Covid-19 have sparked a rise in home education, according to the ADCS. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 November 2021

Mental health concerns spark home education rise

Joe Lepper Education

Children's homes leaders have reported a workforce crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 November 2021

Children's home leaders urge government to tackle workforce crisis

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