ICSs bring providers and commissioners of NHS services together to plan provision. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

New era for children’s health

Health
Nurseries in Scotland have higher standards of training and practice monitoring. Picture: Micromonkey/Adobe Stock

Ratios change: key questions

YOI staff cited the cost of children’s phone calls to family and friends as a concern. Picture: Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock

Five ways Covid changed custody

Youth Justice
Mike Haines: ‘Our young people are truly incredible’

Interview: Mike Haines, founder of Global Acts of Unity

Education
Studies show a strong correlation between participation in sport and improved education and life outcomes. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

Youth work and sport: Special report

Youth Work
Derren Hayes: 'Change will not be straightforward to deliver. Key will be assessing if it is feasible for health and police staff to be seconded into specialist units.'

Safeguarding reforms must include funding

Social Care
Jo Davidson, associate, the Staff College

Find inspiration to lead in an unpredictable time

Management
Mark Russell, chief executive, The Children’s Society

Queen’s Speech failed most vulnerable families

Children's Services
Parents choose to home educate for various reasons such as a dissatisfaction with mainstream schooling, religious or cultural beliefs, bullying or a child’s special needs. Picture: BalanceFormCreative/Adobe Stock

Responding to the rise in home education

Home education
Youth workers can use sport sessions to address some of the contemporary concerns that young people face. Picture: StreetGames

Youth work and sport – Policy context

Youth Work
Sport can be an accessible experience that allows young people to develop friendships as well as new skills. Picture: StreetGames

Strike the right balance to enhance the youth work offer through sport

Youth Work
Physical activity impacts on children’s mood, concentration and helps with learning. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Youth work and sport: Research evidence

Youth Work