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

Charities receive funding for social and emotional learning projects

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

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

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

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

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

Campaigners warn of 'alarming' rise in teenage suicides

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

Adoption UK appoints new chief

Social Care
Helga Swidenbank has been executive director at the YCS for four years

Youth Custody Service chief to step down

Youth Justice
Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the Scouts among other organisations supporting children and young people. Picture: Scouts

Children’s sector offers support to bereaved young people amid national mourning

Health
Barnard called for an education strategy that 'tackles educational inequalities'. Picture: Edge Foundation

School leaders call on new Education Secretary to overhaul 'outdated' system

Education
Under the plans, inspection teams will include inspectors from education, health and care. Picture: Fizkes/AdobeStock

Delay launch of new SEND inspection framework say children's services leaders

Education
Local government ombudsman Michael King said the funding now offered by the council is 'fair'. Picture: Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Council apologises over housing failures for special guardian

Social Care
Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the Scouts among other organisations supporting children and young people. Picture: Scouts

Children and young people’s sector pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Social Care
The scheme works to deter young people from violence. Picture: Adobe Stock/SeventyFour

Manchester VRU granted £1m for violence deterrence scheme

Youth Justice