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Ben Bailey-Smith is a former youth worker. Picture: UK Youth

11 May 2023

Actor highlights ‘devastating’ impact of youth services cuts

Joe Lepper Youth Work

The scheme involves elements of volunteering and outdoor activities. Picture: Duke of Edinburgh's Award

10 May 2023

Record number of young people taking part in Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Joe Lepper Youth Work

Early years settings have missed out on £229m in funding over four years, according to the National Day Nurseries Association. Picture: 1001 Colour/Adobe Stock

10 May 2023

More than £100m earmarked for early years 'not being spent on places'

Joe Lepper Early Years

Care leavers are entitled to support from personal advisors until age 25. Picture: Alexander Raths/Shutterstock

10 May 2023

Council denies stripping care leavers aged over 21 of personal advisors

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Claire Coutinho told MPs the DfE plans to consult with the childcare sector on funding rates before summer. Picture: ParliamentTV

10 May 2023

Children's minister faces scrutiny from MPs over childcare reforms

Emily Harle Early Years

Aubin discussed the importance of impact as a SENDCO in first podcast episode. Picture: Gary Aubin

10 May 2023

Podcast offers practical insight for SEND professionals

Emily Harle Education

Dame Rachel de Souza: 'No child should be able to access or watch pornography'. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

9 May 2023

Children’s commissioner: Pornography linked to harmful sexual behaviour among children

Emily Harle Youth Justice

Enid Waterfall, county commissioner for Clwyd County, was one of nine Girlguiding volunteers praised. Picture: Girlguiding

9 May 2023

Girlguiding volunteers recognised in Coronation Champion Awards

Emily Harle Youth Work

Children are 'being transitioned smoothly to other homes', the Outcomes First Group says. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

9 May 2023

Outcomes First Group says ‘recruitment challenges’ behind children’s home closures

Fiona Simpson Social Care

A majority of early years professionals said they would support the removal of one-word Ofsted gradings. Picture: Phil Adams

5 May 2023

Early years sector backs call to reform Ofsted judgments

Emily Harle Early Years

Orson Grimer visits Downing Street to deliver a campaign letter to the Prime Minister. Picture: Auditory Verbal UK

4 May 2023

Nine-year-old urges Prime Minister to invest in early support for deaf children

Emily Harle Health

Mark Riddell addressed councillors at Waltham Forest about the campaign to make care experience a protected characteristic. Picture: Alistair Strathern/Twitter

4 May 2023

National adviser for care leavers backs protected characteristic campaign

Emily Harle Social Care

The lack of funding may leave young people unable to access career-enhancing opportunities, leaders argue. Picture: Eléonore H/Adobe Stock

4 May 2023

Business leaders challenge government over London youth services 'funding snub'

Joe Lepper Youth Work

'The staff at Liberty do an incredible job, we are very proud of them', Rotherham Council said. Picture: Rotherham Council/Twitter

4 May 2023

Council’s short breaks children’s home receives third ‘outstanding’ rating

Joe Lepper Social Care

The complex needs of children are increasing fees, providers say. Picture: Y Insta Photos/Adobe Stock

3 May 2023

Record proportion of children’s home providers increasing fees, survey reveals

Joe Lepper Social Care