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Rachel de Souza deemed too many searches 'unnecessary, unsafe and under-reported'

19 August 2024

One in 20 child strip-searches fail to meet legal safeguards, Children’s Commissioner warns

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

The study found the free school programme had increased competition for school places resulting in negative outcomes for neighbouring state schools

19 August 2024

Research highlights 'negative impact' of free schools on local education

Derren Hayes Education

Sacks-Jones: 'All children in care need a safe and suitable home in the right area.' Picture: Jacobs Sacks Jones

15 August 2024

One in five children in care placed far from home, charity warns

Joe Lepper Social Care

The council is shifting emphasis to all round family support from early years specifically

15 August 2024

Council proposes closing all Sure Start children’s centres

Joe Lepper Early Years

Children on child protection plans are less likely to be accepted for mental health support. Picture: Mediteraneo/AdobeStock

15 August 2024

Social work involvement acts as barrier to mental health support, study finds

Derren Hayes Health

The research finds young people who attend cadets gain skills and experience that can be useful in the future

14 August 2024

Research reveals lack of youth cadet force opportunities in Wales

Joe Lepper Youth Work

A Leeds City Council spokesperson said the safety of staff is taken "extremely seriously". Picture: Leeds City Council

14 August 2024

Union urges council to improve social worker protection after Harehills riot

Joe Lepper Social Care

Fraser: 'Where appropriate, we support alternative ways of holding children to account'. Picture: YJB

13 August 2024

YJB ‘supports alternatives to prosecution’ for children involved in riots

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

The UN urged young people to submit their own digital initiatives. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Flamingo Images

12 August 2024

International Youth Day 2024: celebration of youth-led digital solutions

Amrit Virdi Children's Services

A review has found reforms of youth custody over the past 25 years have failed to make it safe for children. Picture: Phil Adams

12 August 2024

Campaigners call for swift closure of child prisons

Derren Hayes Youth Justice

The winners of the CYP Now Awards 2024 will be unveiled on 28 November

12 August 2024

CYP Now Awards 2024: Shortlisted entries announced

Derren Hayes Early Years

Many teachers don't feel confident in their skills to support children with SEND. Picture: NTI

12 August 2024

Regularly assess pupils' non-academic abilities to identify SEND sooner, experts say

Derren Hayes Education

Shelter's Neate: 'Government must create a cross-department strategy to tackle rising homelessness'. Picture: Shelter

9 August 2024

Children living in temporary accommodation hits record level, official figures show

Derren Hayes Social Care

Action for Children aims to support parents through its Parent Talk service. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Photographee.eu

9 August 2024

Demand for help with parental conflict rises by almost half, charity finds

Amrit Virdi Social Care

Sports programmes are among those funded by the initiative. Picture: Gornyvd/Adobe Stock

8 August 2024

Trials to test effectiveness of youth arts and sports schemes in preventing crime

Joe Lepper Youth Work