Kirklees Uniform Exchange is among the winners of this years award

Youth organisations recognised in King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Youth Work
One in 10 childcare providers say they are likely to close due to cost pressures, DfE finds. Picture : Adobe Stock

Two in five nurseries warn ‘closure is likely’ due to tax and wage rises

Early Years
Charlotte Ramsden says “placements must meet children’s needs”. Picture: Adobe Stock/Hero Images

Third of children in residential care ‘placed more than 20 miles away from their home’

Social Care
The guidance lays out councils' duty to provide 'leisure-time activities and facilities for young people'. Picture: Adobe Stock

Sector welcomes support for local authorities through National Youth Strategy

Youth Work
The NCS will be wound down from March next year

NCS leaders ‘disappointed’ by government decision to close programme

Youth Work

First details of National Youth Strategy revealed

Youth Work
DfE is being urged to respond to the Care Review before the end of the year. Picture: Adobe Stock

Legal firms back call for review of hair strand testing in care proceedings

Social Care
Research found most council staff considered long-term foster care a positive permanence option. Picture:

Foster carer numbers drop by almost 2,000 over four years

Social Care
Elvin: 'We need a service structure that is dedicated to children in all types of care'

Adoption proposals offer hope for most vulnerable children

Social Care
Heather Sandy is executive director of children's services at Lincolnshire County Council

Beyond grades: Shaping an inclusive curriculum for lifelong success

Education

YJB trustee to lead review of girls in custody

Youth Justice

Support for marginalised families increases awareness of risks to children, research finds

Youth Justice