Youth organisations have criticised the government's decision to block gender identity reforms in Scotland. Picture: Nito/Adobe Stock

Youth organisations slam UK government's decision to block gender recognition reform

Youth Work
Bethia McNeil is chief executive of the George Williams College. Picture: Centre for Youth Impact

YMCA College launches five-year youth work strategy

Youth Work
Cambian confirmed it is 'managing a cyber-incident'. Picture: tippapat/Adobe Stock

Children’s home provider targeted by hackers

Social Care
The conference will explore how evaluation can be used to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Picture: Anna Stills/Adobe Stock

CYP Now conference to examine how evidence, evaluation and impact can deliver better outcomes for children

The government wants all schools to be part of MATs by 2030. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Target for all schools to join academy trusts by 2030 ‘not possible’, warn experts

Education
Some children have spent the majority of their lives in poverty, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

One million under-fours ‘growing up in poverty’

Health
Keith Fraser says the impact could cause increased stress on children. Picture: YJB

Children charged with criminal offences waiting 217 days for case outcomes

Youth Justice
Campaigner Terry Galloway urged councillors to vote in support of the motion. Picture: Fiona Simpson/CYP Now

First London borough votes to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic

Social Care
The King and Queen Consort were among visitors a Manchester Youth Centre. Picture: Frank Augstein/PA Wire

King Charles visits youth club to mark funding boost for NYA programme

Youth Work
Robin Walker: 'We will look at how targeted support can help to improve attendance'. Picture: Parliament UK

Robin Walker urges creation of EHE register after schools white paper shelved

Education
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are twice as likely to have attendance rates under 70 per cent, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

Disadvantaged children more likely to be absent from early education, research finds

Early Years
Deborah McMillan: “It takes a tremendous amount of work to clear the way for children to truly participate in the workings of our society”

It's finally time to act on what children say

Children's Services