Parents noted a disparity in play resources between hospitals, researchers say. Picture: Starlight Children's Foundation

No play budget at half of hospitals

Health
Schools provided food parcels for families during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

Schools 'propping up welfare state' during pandemic, researchers warn

Education
The campaign is centred around a space theme. Picture: Lonely Not Alone/Twitter

Online campaign launches to tackle youth loneliness

Health
Charlie Taylor: "Oakhill STC is failing to provide adequate care for such a vulnerable group of children". Picture: YJB

Improvement notice issued over ‘unlawful’ use of force at Oakhill STC

Youth Justice
Job stress and low pay is forcing workers into new roles, providers have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children’s homes facing 'horrific' recruitment and retention problems

Social Care
G4S has said it is already implementing changes at Oakhill Secure Training Centre. Picture: G4S

STC still locking children in cells for 23 hours a day, warn inspectors

Youth Justice
Josh MacAlister says he hopes the new report will lead to better recommendations. Picture: Frontline

Care Review publishes responses to ‘overly critical’ Case for Change

Social Care
Katharine Birbalsingh has been dubbed the UK's strictest headteacher. Picture: Michaela School

UK’s ‘strictest headteacher’ to lead Social Mobility Commission

Education
More than 12,000 young people have been out of work for more than a year, statistics show. Picture: Adobe Stock

Long-term youth unemployment increasing, ONS warns

Education
High-quality parenting programmes have been shown to strengthen family relationships. Image: Adobe Stock, Bryan Creely

Spending Review: Charities urge investment in parenting support

Health
Nadim Zahawi pledged to tackle persistent pupil absences “head on”

Zahawi pledges to close 'disadvantage gap' for vulnerable pupils

Education
Nigel Huddleston has been the Conservative Party's youth lead since 2019. Image: UK Parliament

Government appoints new youth minister

Youth Work