Council spending on youth services in England falls by 73% since 2010

Youth Work
Four million children are now living in poverty in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

Economic growth alone will not reduce child poverty, report warns

Children's Services
Balancing settings’ multiple needs is a complex task. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Details finalised for new experience-based route into early years

Early Years

Southport murders: Timeline of killer's interaction with agencies

Social Care

In February’s CYP Now: Agency social work, SEND system improvements, youth club benefits

Children's Services
New measures for how police conduct and report intimate searches are included in updated draft guidance. Picture: BrianJackson / AdobeStock

Children involved in riots after Southport murders speak of motivations

Youth Justice

Changes to reporting of family courts hailed as 'watershed moment'

Social Care
Council leaders say measures will not fill a 'funding blackhole' for services. Picture: Adobe Stock

'Do not boost SEND tribunal powers', council representatives urge

Education
A letter to the Prime Minister calling for equal access to early years services has received more than 80 signatures. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Trial of health visitor child wellbeing tool extended

Early Years

Youth sport moves for inclusivity

Health
Nicole Jacobs: 'Many people going through the court are fearful that their best interests aren’t being considered'. Picture: Ballard

Domestic abuse tsar calls on police to recognise victim rights of child witnesses

Social Care

Council red tape denied child with special needs months of education, ombudsman finds

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities