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Young people report seeing finances as a barrier to their wellbeing, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 January 2024

NEET young people worst affected by work and money worries, survey finds

Amrit Virdi Careers

The government has also announced plans to restrict production of vape flavours aimed at children. Picture: Daisy daisy/Adobe Stock

29 January 2024

Youth vaping: Prime Minister announces ban on disposable vapes

Fiona Simpson Health

Obesity levels decreased in reception aged children but rose and 10- and 11-year-olds. Picture: Adobe Stock/Pavla Zakova

29 January 2024

Lack of activity in lockdown linked to sharp rise in childhood obesity

Amrit Virdi Health

The decision was made in London's High Court. Picture: Adobe Stock

29 January 2024

Judge highlights ‘gargantuan’ challenges in finding suitable welfare placements

Fiona Simpson Social Care

MPs are seeking views on changes to youth provision since the last general election. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

29 January 2024

MPs’ youth work review seeks professional views

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Parc YOI has consistently been rated as the best YOI in the country. Picture: HMI Prisons

29 January 2024

Limited provision of education undermines positive practice at Parc YOI, inspectors find

Amrit Virdi Youth Justice

Keir Starmer has pledged to increase youth services if his party is elected. Picture: Labour Party

25 January 2024

Labour pledges new youth hubs in plan to tackle knife crime

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

'Councils, of course, still face difficult decisions when setting their budgets for 2024/25,' leaders say. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

25 January 2024

Councils still face ‘difficult decisions’ despite children’s services funding boost

Joe Lepper Social Care

There is one sexual abuse support service for every 2,500 to 5,000 child survivors in England and Wales, research finds. Picture: EU/Adobe Stock

25 January 2024

Child survivors of sexual abuse waiting six months for support, research finds

Joe Lepper Children's Services

Campaigners have warned that youth homelessness figures could be higher due to numbers of people sofa surfing. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

25 January 2024

Campaign to reduce risk of homelessness for young people

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

Keith Fraser: ' I want to understand this shift in the increase in younger children entering the youth justice system.' Picture: YJB

25 January 2024

Number of children entering youth justice system increases for first time in a decade

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Teenagers are being forced to live in rooms with unrelated adults, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 January 2024

Child refugees wrongly assessed as adults facing abuse and exploitation, charities warn

Joe Lepper Social Care

Sector leaders have raised concerns about staff leaving the sector. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

24 January 2024

Disadvantaged children worst hit as early years forced to 'move towards childcare’

Joe Lepper Early Years

The campaign is urging the next Prime Minister to be a champion for children. Picture: Children's Charities Coalition

24 January 2024

Politicians urged to better understand children’s issues ahead of general election

Fiona Simpson Education

The inclusion of Down syndrome in the census comes alongside implementation of the SEND and AP Improvement Plan. Picture: Sushytska/ Adobe Stock

23 January 2024

School census to recognise Down's syndrome for first time

Amrit Virdi Education