Young people have reported more access to outdoor activities. Picture: Adobe Stock

Inspectors find ‘early signs of improvement’ at troubled Rainsbrook STC

Youth Justice
Longfield: “What I said wasn’t just what I believe but was backed up by the data”. Picture: Alex Deverill

Data-gathering ‘machine’ defines commissioner’s long-term legacy

Children's Services
Fiona Duncan: care experiences were central to the Independent Care Review in Scotland. Picture: Matthew McGoldrick

Lessons for England from Scots’ review

Social Care
The Turing Scheme aims to open doors for students. Picture: Christian Schwier/Adobe Stock

Turing Scheme: how young people can benefit from opportunities

Education
Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor

Nightingale courts not enough to reduce number of child prisoners, say experts

Youth Justice
Early years providers say underfunding for “free” childcare is putting many early years providers in an “impossible position”. Picture: Adobe Stock

Spotlight on childcare funding policies

Early Years
Former UK Youth Parliament member Abisola Barber

Youth parliament comes of age

Youth Work
Jeremy Hunt chairs the health and social care select committee. Picture: Parliament.UK

Progress on child mental health

Health
Barran said the YIF has always been about investing in 'innovation'. Picture: Parliament UK

Youth policy and funding review

Youth Work
Mark Gifford: “We had to be agile and creative”

Interview: Mark Gifford, National Citizen Service chief executive

Youth Work
Amina Waldron: “ How can asking a young person who is experiencing a traumatic time think clearly about what they want to achieve or be in the future?”

Listen to what young people tell us about their needs now

Youth Work
Derren Hayes, editor, Children & Young People Now

Longfield has set high bar for commissioners

Editorial