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A strategy is needed to ensure the RSHE curriculum engages better with boys, MPs have urged. Picture: Tong2530/Adobe Stock

5 July 2023

RSHE must engage with boys to tackle sexist behaviour in schools, say MPs

Emily Harle Education

The Home Office has been urged to work more collaboratively with councils. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 July 2023

Councils fear Afghan refugees face homelessness amid housing shortage

Emily Harle Children's Services

Rising formula prices pose a 'huge health risk' to children, The Food Foundation has warned. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

4 July 2023

Healthy Start benefit fails to cover formula costs as prices rise

Emily Harle Health

Pregnant women and mothers involved with children's social care need earlier support, campaigners say. Picture: emilau/Adobe Stock

4 July 2023

Charity calls for better support for mothers involved with care system

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Fraser said the YJB is 'concerned' that the police uplift will increase numbers of children entering the system. Picture: YJB

3 July 2023

Police uplift could pull more children into youth justice system, YJB chair warns

Emily Harle Youth Justice

Children must live locally where possible under local authorities in regional care cooperatives, ADCS says. Picture: Hero Images/Adobe Stock

3 July 2023

Local authorities not showing interest in RCC pilots, ADCS warns

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The Youth Zones are part of a network of clubs supporting more than 50,000 young people. Picture: Onside

30 June 2023

Thousands of young people to benefit as youth clubs approved

Emily Harle Youth Work

Susie McDonald, Aisling Bea, Olivia Colman, Priyanga Burford and Amy-Leigh Hickman at Tender's annual awards. Picture: Tender

30 June 2023

Drama access could help children speak up around consent, actors say

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Three in 10 baby and toddler groups have increased fees amid the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

29 June 2023

One in five baby and toddler groups face closure amid cost-of-living fears

Joe Lepper Early Years

Disadvantaged white boys are among groups of children struggling to reach their potential, research finds. Picture: Highway Starz/Adobe Stock

29 June 2023

Disadvantaged high-achievers missing out on top grades, report warns

Joe Lepper Education

PGL research found that 75 per cent of teachers believe outdoor learning improves children's mental health. Picture: galitskaya/Adobe Stock

29 June 2023

Outdoor education provider launches new framework

Emily Harle Education

Wanless has called for a minister for children to be introduced at cabinet level. Picture: NSPCC

28 June 2023

Child protection system ‘at risk’ without government action, NSPCC chief warns

Emily Harle Social Care

Children’s teeth are decaying “at a higher rate than usual” due to hunger and poor diet, experts say. Picture: RawPixel.com/Adobe Stock

28 June 2023

Health professionals warn hunger is worsening children’s health

Joe Lepper Health

Justin Russell says too often young people with a special educational need are not being identified early enough. Picture: HMI Probation

28 June 2023

Youth justice inspectorate calls for training and education improvements

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Nick Gibb was quizzed by MPs over high absence rates in schools at an education select committee evidence session. Picture: ParliamentTV

28 June 2023

Schools minister stresses DfE commitment to EHE register

Emily Harle Education