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Adoption UK is calling for improved transition to adult mental health services for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 February 2021

Mental health will be the biggest problem facing young people by 2040, doctors warn

Joe Lepper Mental health

Half of children in youth custody are care-experienced, latest figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by model

25 February 2021

Police and crime commissioner candidates urged to end criminalisation of care-experienced children

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

The court offers support in keeping families together. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by models

25 February 2021

Birmingham and Solihull family drug and alcohol court to open

Joe Lepper Social Care

Seven per cent of children contacted the service about bullying. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 February 2021

#Chances4Children: 30,000 under-13s access mental health support over text

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

At the start of the pandemic more unknown children were referred to social services. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 February 2021

More children 'made known to social services in first six months of pandemic'

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

Tutoring and summer holiday schemes are among plans published by the government. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 February 2021

Disadvantaged pupils targeted in government’s £700m school catch up plans

Joe Lepper Education

Demand for mental health support has increased during lockdown, UK Youth says. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 February 2021

Two thirds of youth organisations report increase in demand

Joe Lepper Coronavirus

Rob Butler MP present the bill in the House of Commons. Picture: Rob Butler/Twitter

24 February 2021

Bill launches to ensure all crimes by young people dealt with by youth court

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Some children have said they feel self-concious learning while on camera. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 February 2021

#Chances4Children: Impact of online learning on children’s self-esteem in spotlight

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

Young people have reported more access to outdoor activities. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 February 2021

Inspectors find ‘early signs of improvement’ at troubled Rainsbrook STC

Neil Puffett Youth Justice

23 February 2021

In the March edition of CYP Now: Longfield’s legacy, tackling child obesity and trauma-informed practice

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Concerns over unemployment are impacting young people's mental health, the think-tank. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 February 2021

Under-25s hardest hit by Covid-19 job losses, ONS figures show

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

Children are likely to return to schools before Easter. Picture: Adobe Stock

22 February 2021

Pupils call for reduced school curriculum as PM set to announce reopening date

Neil Puffett Education

Robert Halfon: We will get to the bottom of why children living in children’s homes are facing such an uphill struggle. Picture: Parliament UK

22 February 2021

Education committee launches children’s homes investigation

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Children will continue to recieve free milk. Picture: Adobe Stock

22 February 2021

School Milk Scheme funded until 2022

Fiona Simpson Early Years