More than a third of young people say they have gone a whole day without food, research finds. Picture: Centrepoint

Half of young people skipping meals as cost of living increases, Centrepoint finds

Social Care
Areas like Sunderland (pictured) in the North East, have faced the biggest cuts in early help spending. Picture: Adobe Stock

Poorest council areas hardest hit by early help cuts

Social Care
The cost of holiday childcare doubles during school holidays, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

Most councils struggle to offer enough holiday care for disabled children, report finds

Social Care
Schools in Southwark have agreed to avoid excluding children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Southwark Council moves to end exclusions across borough

Education
Early years settings are struggling to recruit qualified staff, according to Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

Early years support ‘more important than ever’ after pandemic, Ofsted says

Early Years
Mental health support is among key factors needed to get more young people into work, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Mental health problems prevent NEET young people from finding work, study shows

Education
Campaigners previously called for such settings to be banned for all children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock

Care Standards Act 2020 to include supported accommodation for teenagers

Social Care
Experts have recommended keeping children out of the sun. Picture: Adobe Stock

Heatwave advice for schools, early years and youth work settings issued

Youth Work
Sheffield City Council has acknowledged and implemented the ombudsman's recommendations, according to the report. Picture: Adobe Stock

Disabled young woman 'let down' by council over abuse investigation

Social Care
Poorer pupils are several months behind their peers by the time they reach GCSE level, studies show. Picture: Adobe Stock

Questions over ‘extremely slow’ progress to close disadvantage gap

Education
Oasis Restore was first due to open in 2020. Picture: Oasis Restore

‘Get a grip’ on delayed plans for secure school, MPs tell government

Youth Justice
Foster care needs reimagining, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

A start-up approach to reimagining fostering

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