CYP Now looks at resources to increase access to volunteering for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

Resources to support young people interested in volunteering

Youth Work
David Johnston was appointed as minister for children, families and wellbeing last year. Picture: UK Parliament

Children’s minister unable to confirm child benefit allowance levels

Social Care
Colin Foster is chief executive of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust

What does it cost to care for children and young people?

The ADCS Blog
Young people are forced to live miles away from home, they warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Young people urge next government to back ‘urgent' social care reforms

Social Care
'Too many parents need food banks to put food on the table', experts have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Two thirds of parliamentary constituencies blighted by high child poverty rates, study warns

Children's Services
2.3mn are missing out on living close to a playground, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

Increase access to green spaces to solve play crisis, charity urges next government

Health
The NFER is calling on the next government to extend free school meal eligibility. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Most teachers providing food and clothing for disadvantaged children, research warns

Education
Sessions on knife crime and prison awareness should be entered into with caution by schools, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

'Cautiously consider’ use of unproven violence prevention strategies, schools warned

Youth Justice
An increase in speech and language needs is a key driver behind rising numbers of children with EHCPs, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

SEND funding overhaul 'should be a major priority' for next government, says think-tank

Education
Kent County Council cannot refuse responsibility for children arriving at Dover, a judge has ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

Councils cannot refuse responsibility for lone migrant children, High Court rules

Social Care

Episode 7: Election discussion; Oasis Restore; care commissioning

Foster carers say their children often lack support. Picture: Adobe Stock

‘Undervalued’ foster carers consider quitting role, survey warns

Social Care