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Scrapping the two-child benefit cap would help tackle child poverty, union leaders have said. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

4 June 2024

National Education Union urges next government to tackle child poverty

Ed Peasgood Education

The majority of people believe barriers to education is a key driver of poor social mobility. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

3 June 2024

National family hubs plan would improve social mobility, researchers say

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

Young people at Ourside Youth Centre say the changes have made a 'huge difference' to them. Picture: Ourside Youth Centre

3 June 2024

Youth centre launches new inclusive toilets co-produced with young people

Ed Peasgood Youth Work

The June edition of CYP Now features sector news, analysis and best practice.

31 May 2024

In June’s CYP Now: Secure school, leadership diversity, care commissioning

Derren Hayes Children's Services

The NCS moved to a year-round offer in 2022. Picture: NCS Trust

31 May 2024

NCS cut costs by 32% through year-round offer, business plan reveals

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Ofsted must 're-engage with the sector to develop a fair system built on mutual respect', sector leaders say

30 May 2024

County council leaders urge next government to curb high cost of children’s services

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

Under the plans, professionals faced sanctions over failing to report concerns over abuse. Picture: DglImages/Adobe Stock

30 May 2024

Compulsory reporting of child sexual abuse plan dropped ahead of election

Sian Hopkins Social Care

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey: 'Thousands of children are being left in limbo'. Picture: Ed Davey/X

30 May 2024

Lib Dems pledge tech tax to fund mental health professionals in schools

Sian Hopkins Education

The UK is facing a foster carer shortage, local authorities warn. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

30 May 2024

Council offers ‘best foster care recruitment package in London’

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The support is designed to help young people better transition back into society. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

29 May 2024

Neurodiversity support officers to be introduced to youth custody settings

Sian Hopkins Youth Justice

School rolls are falling across the capital, government figures show. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

29 May 2024

London council holds consultation on falling school rolls

Sian Hopkins Education

Oliver Steeper was known to his family as Oli. Picture: Leigh Day

28 May 2024

Oliver Steeper’s death after choking on food at nursery ruled as ‘misadventure’

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Rishi Sunak has announced plans for a year of national service for 18-year-olds if elected in July. Picture: Rishi Sunak/X

28 May 2024

Youth leaders question Conservative plan for national service

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Children with SEND faced a higher exclusion rate than their non-SEN peers in 2022/23, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 May 2024

Children with SEND ‘at higher risk of exclusion’

Yzanne Pepper Education

Cookham Wood YOI is set to close at the end of May. Picture: HMI Prisons

24 May 2024

Cookham Wood YOI staff 'unaware of closure plans until last minute'

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice