The ban was set to tackle a rise in vaping among young people. Picture: daisydaisy/Adobe Stock

Plans to tackle youth vaping and smoking set to be scrapped ahead of election

Health
Covid-19’s impact on children’s contact with social workers will also be looked at. Picture: famveldman/Adobe Stock

Covid inquiry turns attention to pandemic’s impact on children

Education
MacAlister: 'Not enough has changed' over the last two years. Picture: Frontline

Sector leaders criticise lack of progress two years on from Care Review publication

Social Care
The conference takes place in central London. Picture: Adobe Stock

Conference to examine what works for early help amid cuts to services

Children's Services
The manifestos account for the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Marco Govel

General Election 2024: What the children and young people's sector wants to see from the next government

Children's Services
Girlguiding members went to parliament to launch the organisation's manifesto for the next government. Picture: Girlguiding

'Our ambitions can change society': Girlguiding’s strategy director on organisation's future vision

Youth Work
There are calls for the government to provide more free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

Four in 10 teachers warn children are 'too hungry' to learn

Health
Investment in childcare could boost work opportunities for parents, the report finds. Picture: Micromonkey/Adobe Stock

Early years business investment could boost economy, royal report finds

Early Years
The bill has been laid before parliament in Wales. Picture: Terry

Bill to remove profit from children’s care introduced into Welsh Senedd

Social Care
Kate Roughley was convicted following a trial at Manchester Crown Court. Picture: Debu55y/Adobe Stock

Stockport deputy nursery manager jailed over death of nine-month-old

Early Years
Sacks-Jones: 'Two years since the review was published, 1,760 more children are in care'. Picture: Become

Time to deliver Care Review reforms

Your Shout
Derren Hayes: 'To reshape youth custody into a truly rehabilitative service is both laudable and exciting'.

Secure school approach is right one for children

Editorial