Levels of restraint and self-harm increased despite overall numbers of detained young people going down. Picture: Adobe Stock

Self-harm and restraint incidents in youth custody hit five-year high, figures show

Youth Justice
Who are your Covid heroes? Picture: Adobe Stock

#Chances4Children: Nominate your Covid heroes

Coronavirus
Familes in Leicestershire were charged a 'top-up fee' for so-called free places. Picture: Adobe Stock

'Free must mean free' when it comes to childcare, ombudsman says

Early Years
Anne Longfield is coming to the end of her time as children's commissioner for England. Picture: Alex Deverill

Serious mental health conditions in children up 50 per cent in three years

Coronavirus
Black safeguarding professionals reported facing barriers at work, new research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Black safeguarding professionals face career barriers due to ethnicity, new study warns

Coronavirus
Children are assessed by trained Lifelong Links staff. Picture: Adobe Stock

Lifelong Links delivers positive outcomes for children, research shows

Social Care
Many early years workers have had to take time off, according to the EYA. Picture: Adobe Stock

Early years workers struggle to access school places

Early Years
Tradesmen will be among those offered the 15-minute course. Picture: Adobe Stock

Delivery drivers and tradesmen offered free training to spot child abuse during lockdown

Social Care
More than two thirds of police officers globally have reported a rise in online abuse, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

Pandemic sparks ‘perfect storm’ for increase in online child sexual abuse

Coronavirus
Boris Johnson announced a return to measures similar to those imposed last March. Picture: UK Parliament

Schools could reopen from 8 March, Boris Johnson says

Education
Disadvantaged children need online learning support. Picture: Shangarey/Adobe Stock

Letters to the Editor: DfE must learn lessons on pandemic education

Education

In the February edition of CYP Now: Care Review, lockdown pressures and parenting programmes

Children's Services