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'Children who always worried about money were several times more likely to be unhappy,' say the Children’s Society. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 September 2023

Money worries overtake young people’s fears about the environment

Joe Lepper Health

Sector leaders have shared views on the government's plan to implement recommendations made in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 September 2023

Sector raises questions over plan for RCCs in response to Care Review consultation

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Children England launched its ChildFair State Inquiry in May. Picture: Children England

20 September 2023

Children England to close after 81 years

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The Prince's Trust and LADbible Group are focussing on offering support to young people who are building their working lives. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

20 September 2023

Lack of opportunity and low confidence key barriers to entering work, young people say

Amrit Virdi Youth Work

Child poverty rates have increased since the pandemic amid the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 September 2023

Child poverty impacting school staff roles

Amrit Virdi Education

Thirty per cent of social worker sick days are linked to stress and wellbeing, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 September 2023

Almost a third of social worker sick days caused by stress

Joe Lepper Social Care

Ofsted has called for greater focus on outdoor adventures. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

20 September 2023

Ofsted calls for PE lessons to better support SEND pupils

Joe Lepper Education

Kathy Evans presents an award at the Children and Young People Now Awards 2022. Picture: Colin Miller

20 September 2023

Children England: Sector pays tribute as charity announces closure

Fiona Simpson Social Care

NYA's guidance lists some exceptions where youth work may be delivered in private dwellings. Picture: Synthexua/Adobe Stock

20 September 2023

NYA advises against delivery of youth services in private dwellings

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

The new courses are designed to be flexible to providers. Picture: Ilona/Adobe Stock

19 September 2023

Early Years Alliance launches flexible CPD training for providers

Amrit Virdi Early Years

Nearly half of the organisations consulted offer leisure activities to young people. Picture: Rido/ Adobe Stock

18 September 2023

Youth work waiting lists soar amid financial pressures, report finds

Emily Harle Youth Work

X-rays of the teeth are among those set to be used as part of age assessments. Picture: Adobe Stock/Anatoliy_gleb

18 September 2023

Medical experts slam ‘unethical’ use of x-rays in asylum age assessments

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Charity leaders have warned that cuts to EHCPs would impact outcomes for children with SEND. Picture: andreysha74/Adobe Stock

14 September 2023

Sector fears over reported cuts to SEND education plans

Emily Harle Education

Dame Rachel de Souza has criticised the government's handling of the issue. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

14 September 2023

Children’s commissioner seeks young people’s views ahead of general election

Emily Harle Youth Work

Girls as young as seven say they feel unhappy, Girlguiding has found. Picture: Girlguiding UK

14 September 2023

Steep decline in happiness levels among girls as young as seven

Joe Lepper Health