King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

Kings Speech 2023: Mental health leaders 'disappointed' over failure to reform services

Health
Matt Buttery is chief executive of Triple P UK

Prioritising parental support

Guest Blog
Foster carers and staff should be properly rewarded for the intense and difficult work they do, say experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

Trauma experts call for end to profit making in foster care

Social Care
An action plan in place that will be discussed by the council’s Cabinet in December. Picture posed by models: Adobe Stock

Ombudsman criticises council for respite care failures

Social Care
Involving parents in support for children is thought to produce more positive impacts. Picture: Adobe Stock/ ChasingMagic/peopleimages.com

Waiting lists for parental support services impacting children's mental health programmes

Health
In 2022/23 11,800 children began NHS treatment for an eating disorder, Harley says. Picture Adobe Stock

How policymakers should respond to the rise in eating disorders

Guest Blog
The report calls for more early support for families. Picture: JenkoAtaman

Workforce pressures contribute to lack of joint early help for families, Ofsted finds

Social Care
The council's rating has improved since its last inspection in 2019. Picture: Sheffield City Council

Council’s children’s services praised over improvements

Children's Services
King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

King’s Speech 2023: Key points for children and young people and what was missed

Social Care
Youth workers were found to play a key role in reducing the number of young people in the justice system. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

Youth centre closures linked to increased risk of youth crime, NYA warns

Youth Work
Around 50,000 additional staff could be needed in 2024 to deliver plans for expanded childcare hours, researchers find. Picture: 1001 color/Adobe Stock

Early years staffing crisis ‘major barrier’ to planned childcare expansion

Early Years
The film highlights the importance of the role of youth workers. Picture: National Youth Agency

Youth Work Week 2023: NYA film highlights positive impact of services

Youth Work