Research shows that childhood mental illnesses have increased by 50 per cent over the last three years. Picture: Adobe Stock

Quarter of children in care unable to access mental health support during pandemic

Health
Most young women in the justice system have experienced trauma, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Fury over placement of three girls at all-male YOI

Youth Justice
Professor Elaine Palmer said marginalised groups had been 'passed over' for a decade. Picture: Parliament TV.

Black, single and older adopters ‘overlooked’ by providers, peers told

Social Care
Rishi Sunak prepares to give his spring statement. Picture: Rishi Sunak/Twitter

‘Frustrating’ spring statement fails to support vulnerable families, sector leaders say

Social Care
Disabled parents and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be in lower paid jobs, research has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Councils report sharp fall in childcare availability

Early Years
Central Bedfordshire Council has been praised over good targeting of support for children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Bedfordshire: Early help services effectively support children and families, inspection finds

Children's Services
Hundreds of campaigners joined a rally in Hackney. Picture: Diane Abbott MP/Twitter

Child Q: Calls for more youth workers in schools after girl strip-searched by police

Youth Work
Children whose parents are living in the UK under the 'private life' immigration route will be entitled to indefinite leave to remain. Picture: Adobe Stock

Young migrants will benefit from faster and affordable routes to settle in the UK, says charity

Social Care
The scheme will provide young offenders with digital devices. Picture: Adobe Stock

Mentoring scheme aims to reduce digital poverty among young offenders

Youth Justice
Professionals need to develop respectful, open and honest relationships with parents and carers, Dr Parkinson says. Picture: CSA Centre

Supporting parents and carers to cope with child sexual abuse

Guest Blog
Rachael Wardell is executive director of children and families at Surrey County Council. Picture: Surrey County Council

Social work and you

The ADCS Blog
Providers are struggling to recruit and retain staff, says June O'Sullivan. Picture: LEYF

Tackling the early years recruitment crisis head on

The Early Years Blog