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Inspectors say better mental health provision is necessary at Parc YOI. Picture: HMI Prisons

12 October 2022

Inspectors identify high levels of drug use and self-harm at Parc YOI

Emily Harle Youth Justice

Dame Rachel de Souza has also called for the creation of childminder agencies in every local authority. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

12 October 2022

Commissioner's plans for schools to provide childcare labelled ‘misguided’

Fiona Simpson Early Years

The government is looking at reforming childcare in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

12 October 2022

Childcare ratios: ‘No date planned’ for publication of DfE response to consultation

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Reports suggest funded childcare places could be scrapped. Picture: AdobeStock/PoppyPix

11 October 2022

Call for childcare consultation amid reports funded places to be scrapped

Fiona Simpson Early Years

A teenage boy was denied free transport to college. Picture: AdobeStock/MakiStock

10 October 2022

Council criticised over 'flawed' home to school transport scheme

Nicole Weinstein Health

Free one-to-one sessions will be available to children from military backgrounds. Picture: The Owl Centre

10 October 2022

Free mental health programme for military children launches

Emily Harle Health

Sadiq Khan met with Hakim Sillah's mother, Saranba, in March. Picture: Saranba Sillah

10 October 2022

Sadiq Khan to lobby Home Secretary over knife arches in youth justice buildings

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Punitive punishments, such as exclusion, can negatively affect a child's mental health, researchers say. Picture: AdobeStock

10 October 2022

Children's mental health needs 'overlooked in school behaviour policies'

Nicole Weinstein Education

Manchester City Council is the latest to pass a motion recognising care experience as a protected characteristic. Picture: AdobeStock

10 October 2022

Manchester City Council to recognise care experience as protected characteristic

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The Early Years Alliance has launched resources, advice and support for providers and parents. Picture: AdobeStock/Tutye

8 October 2022

Resources to support childcare providers through winter challenges

Emily Harle Cost-of-living

Childcare experts urge the government to rethink 'ridiculous, far-fetched and extremely dangerous policy ideas'. Picture: AdobeStock

7 October 2022

Sector fears over reports Liz Truss plans to scrap childcare ratios completely

Emily Harle Cost-of-living

Sadiq Khan met with youth workers and medical professionals at King's College London. Picture: CYP Now

7 October 2022

Sadiq Khan announces £8m funding to embed youth workers in emergency departments

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

The funding will help provide support from specialist female and mental health caseworkers. Picture: AdobeStock/SeventyFour

6 October 2022

Charity receives £5m to support county lines victims

Emily Harle Youth Justice

Educational psychologists say they do not have the time to properly fulfil their roles

6 October 2022

Therapy for under-fives reduces wider mental health problems in families, study finds

Joe Lepper Health

New legislation should include a requirement for employers to provide flexible working for young people with lifelong conditions. Picture: AdobeStock/Lenblr

6 October 2022

Legislation needed to improve opportunities for young people with lifelong conditions, say campaigners

Joe Lepper Health