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Care leavers are among groups most likely to be NEET, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 July 2023

Poor mental health ‘primary driver’ for high NEET rates

Joe Lepper Education

The County Councils Network attributed the overspends to a surge in demand for children's services post-pandemic. Picture: nimito/Adobe Stock

6 July 2023

Most county councils overspending on children’s services post-pandemic, research finds

Emily Harle Social Care

John Pearce addresses the ADCS conference in Manchester. Picture: ADCS

6 July 2023

ADCS president warns of 'untenable' risks posed by placement capacity crisis

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

Factors in closures include lack of income and rising costs, including rent, wages, food and utility bills, according to the LGA. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 July 2023

Early years capacity warning ahead of free hours expansion

Joe Lepper Early Years

Ofsted praised “strong multi-agency partnership” in Lincolnshire. Picture: Phil Adams

5 July 2023

Ofsted renews Lincolnshire’s outstanding rating

Joe Lepper Ofsted

The MoJ and YJB say 1,500 newly-qualified probation officers should join the service next year. Picture: Production Perig/Adobe Stock

5 July 2023

Youth Justice Board moves to tackle probation officer recruitment crisis

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

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