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Poetic Unity is one of the charities involved in the project. Picture: Poetic Unity

7 January 2022

Cultural arts employment project reopens to young people

Isobel Warner Youth Work

The changes are detailed in the Nationality and Borders Bill. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 January 2022

Home Office plans 'scientific age assessments’ for asylum-seeking children

Joe Lepper Social Care

Ofsted has said it will resume inspections despite staff shortages. Picture: Phil Adams

6 January 2022

Ofsted advises schools and nurseries hit by staff shortages to apply to defer inspections

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Wakefield's children's services has been rated 'good' overall by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 January 2022

Inspectors praise ‘significant improvements’ at Wakefield children’s services

Joe Lepper Social Care

Children are facing waits of more than four months for treatment, MPs have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 January 2022

Children worst hit by NHS Covid backlog, say medical experts

Isobel Warner Health

Young children classed as at-risk may soon be offered the Covid-19 jab. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 January 2022

Nadhim Zahawi: Covid-19 vaccine for vulnerable young children to be rolled-out within weeks

Isobel Warner Health

5 January 2022

In the January edition of CYP Now: Sustainable services special, workforce development, safeguarding in the spotlight

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Oakhill STC was issued with an urgent notice to improve last year. Picture: G4S

5 January 2022

Problems at ‘inadequate’ STC easing but situation 'still fragile', warn inspectors

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Sadiq Khan has proposed the trial the scheme in three London boroughs. Picture: Mayor of London's Office

5 January 2022

Pilot scheme bids to scrap criminal sentences for young people caught with cannabis

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Staff shortages are caused by isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 January 2022

Omicron surge sparks concerns over children’s workforce shortage

Fiona Simpson Early Years

The residentials give young Londoners the opportunity to enjoy the countryside. Picture: Jack Petchey/London Youth

5 January 2022

Outdoor adventure programme launches for young Londoners

Isobel Warner Youth Work

Clear face masks have been approved for use by NHS staff in the UK. Picture: NDCS

5 January 2022

‘Game-changer’ for deaf children as clear face masks approved for NHS use

Isobel Warner Health

Jenny Coles has been awarded a CBE for services to children's social care. Picture: ADCS

4 January 2022

Former Hertfordshire DCS awarded CBE in New Year Honours list

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Anne Longfield is chair of the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: Alex Deverill

4 January 2022

Anne Longfield: Reform ‘unfit’ children’s social care system to support vulnerable teens

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Vulnerable young children will be offered a lower dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 December 2021

Families celebrate approval of Covid-19 vaccine for vulnerable five- to 11-year-olds

Fiona Simpson Health