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Relaxing staff: child ratios could be 'catastrophic' for the sector, leaders have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 September 2022

Childcare ratios: sector responds to government consultation

Emily Harle Early Years

Nigel Huddleston has been named as a government whip. Picture: Parliament UK

22 September 2022

Future of youth minister role undecided following Huddleston’s departure

Joe Lepper Youth Work

Children's services in Newham are now rated as 'good'. Picture: Adobe Stock

22 September 2022

Newham children’s services jumps from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’ in three years

Joe Lepper Social Care

Care-experienced children are 15 times more likely to be criminalised than their peers, according to NYAS. Picture: Adobe Stock

22 September 2022

PCCs urged to step up support for care-experienced young people

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Charities have said recommendations in the SEND green paper 'miss the mark'. Picture: Adobe Stock

22 September 2022

Charities urge government to ‘address gaps’ in SEND green paper

Fiona Simpson Education

The pilot was carried out at Bruce Grove Youth Club in north London. Picture: Rise Projects/Twitter

21 September 2022

Youth club psychologist pilot prompts call for more mental health partnerships

Joe Lepper Youth Work

There are just 14 girls in custody in England, the report finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 September 2022

Inspectors slam 'dysfunctional' secure estate's treatment of vulnerable girls

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Settings must also be able to afford energy to provide food for young children, leaders have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 September 2022

Childcare settings ‘must be classed as vulnerable’ under new energy plan, say providers

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Young people's mental health and family commitments are among barriers to volunteering researchers say. Picture: Zinkevych/Adobe Stock

20 September 2022

Young people offered fewer volunteering opportunities in rural areas

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Bradford is one area to miss out on levelling up funding, the report finds. Photo: AdobeStock

15 September 2022

Deprived areas missing out on levelling up funding due to youth work spending differences, report finds

Joe Lepper Youth Work

Research shows that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are not always given the opportunities to develop their social and emotional skills. Photo: AdobeStock

15 September 2022

Charities receive funding for social and emotional learning projects

Nicole Weinstein Youth Work

Poverty campaigners have warned the cost-of-living crisis has pushed many families to the 'brink'. Photo: Jeanette Teare/AdobeStock

15 September 2022

‘Reconsider’ position on benefits deductions, child poverty campaigners urge ministers

Nicole Weinstein Health

North East Lincolnshire Council has developed a range of measures to reduce children's social care costs. Photo: AdobeStock

15 September 2022

'Inadequate' council forecasts £7.9m overspend due to children’s services pressures

Joe Lepper Social Care

YoungMinds says the NHS needs more resources so that young people can access help quickly. Picture: Ilike/Adobe Stock

14 September 2022

Campaigners warn of 'alarming' rise in teenage suicides

Nicole Weinstein Health

Frith previously advised former deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on health and welfare issues. Photo: LinkedIn

14 September 2022

Adoption UK appoints new chief

Nicole Weinstein Social Care