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Rishi Sunak's new year's speech has come under fire by leaders from the social work and early years sectors. Picture: Parliament UK

6 January 2023

Sunak’s New Year speech slammed over 'missing key priorities' for children

Emily Harle Early Years

Former children's commissioner for England has called for all options to protect children to be considered. Picture: Commission on Young Lives

6 January 2023

Anti-terrorism plans could put vulnerable children at risk, former children's commissioner says

Megan Warren-Lister Youth Justice

Katharine Birbalsingh was dubbed 'Britain's strictest headteacher'. Picture: Michaela School

6 January 2023

Katharine Birbalsingh quits as social mobility adviser

Fiona Simpson Education

DfE has launched a new careers programme to boost career aspirations among primary school children. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

6 January 2023

DfE programme to aims to challenge career stereotypes in primary schools

Emily Harle Education

Abolishing IROs would be 'unwise and dangerous' for children in care, NAIRO argues. Picture: Adobe Stock/Synthexua

5 January 2023

NAIRO urges Josh MacAlister to retract recommendation to abolish IROs

Emily Harle Social Care

London Assembly is calling for a drive to recruit men into childcare role. Picture: dglimages/Adobe Stock

5 January 2023

London Mayor urged to encourage young men into childcare roles

Joe Lepper Early Years

Children may experience greater anxiety around returning to school than in previous years, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 January 2023

Cost-of-living crisis increasing anxiety among young people, expert warns

Megan Warren-Lister Health

5 January 2023

In the January edition of CYP Now: Digital safeguarding, future of adoption, Ukraine children

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Redthread embeds youth workers in emergency departments. Picture: Redthread

5 January 2023

Redthread relaunches youth violence prevention events

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Play schemes can improve spoken language, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 January 2023

Holiday play schemes can improve the development of children with limited English, LGA finds

Joe Lepper Early Years

Ian Dickson was a social worker and Ofsted inspector.

4 January 2023

Tributes paid to former social worker and care leaver Ian Dickson

Joe Lepper Social Care

Children with scarlet fever should stay at home until 24 hours after starting anti-biotics, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 January 2023

Latest guidance on strep A, scarlet fever and flu in schools and nurseries

Megan Warren-Lister Education

The project works to support young musicians from diverse backgrounds. Picture: Youth Music

4 January 2023

Youth Music launches latest round of NextGen Fund to support young creatives

Megan Warren-Lister Youth Work

Become is urging the government to take urgent action to reduce the number of placement changes experienced by young people in care. Picture: Adobe Stock/Brian

3 January 2023

‘Shocking’ numbers of children in care moved over Christmas holidays

Emily Harle Social Care

Victoria Schofield, director of children's services in Wakefield, has been awarded an MBE. Picture: Wakefield Council

3 January 2023

Directors of children’s services among sector leaders recognised in New Year Honours

Megan Warren-Lister Early Years