The white paper fails to tackle youth homelessness, Centrepoint says. Picture: Centrepoint

The lost generation: The government fails to allocate financial support for young rough sleepers

Guest Blog
Care leavers will receive their first payment around their 18th birthday. Picture: Adobe Stock

Wales launches basic income pilot for care leavers

Social Care
Black children are more likely to be given harsher sentences by the courts, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Black children in care face ‘double whammy of disadvantage’ in youth justice system

Youth Justice
BCP Council combined three Dorset Council areas when it was created in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock

BCP Council: Too early to see impact of reorganisation at ‘inadequate’ children’s services

Ofsted
Families subject to the benefits cap face an even bigger loss, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Families on universal credit face £570 loss as cost of living soars

Social Care
Star Hobson's death led to the appointment of a commissioner at Bradford City Council. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

Bradford Council recruitment problems ‘key’ to children’s services failures

Social Care
Helen Hayes was appointed shadow children and early years minister in December. Picture: Parliament UK

Family hubs a ‘pale imitation’ of Sure Start Centres, Labour says

Early Years
Experts advise asking children open questions about their mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

Guide to mental health support for teenagers and children

Health
Matt Hancock speaks to CYP Now's Fiona Simpson

Matt Hancock contributing to SEND Review over dyslexia screening

Education
More than 6,000 teenagers are living in unregulated accommodation, according to government figures. Picture: Adobe Stock

Stark rise in use of unregulated placements to deprive children of liberty

Youth Justice
North Somerset Council is based in Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Adobe Stock

North Somerset: Vulnerable childrens' needs secondary to parents', Ofsted finds

Children's Services
Ofsted says more can be done to monitor the progress of care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

Exclusive: Ofsted plans care leaver progress judgment in children’s services inspections

Social Care