The proposals would allow police to freely stop and search people convicted of carrying weapons. Picture: Adobe Stock

Home Office proposals could make stop and search of children easier

Youth Justice
Ninety per cent of children remanded in custody in London are from BAME backgrounds, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Survey explores rise in child remand in London

Youth Justice
Disabled foster carers described being made to feel like 'they had got something wrong'. Picture: Adobe Stock

'Significant cultural change needed' to recruit disabled foster carers

Social Care
The inquiry must look at the benefits for disadvantaged children, campaigners have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

Education committee urged to launch outdoor learning inquiry

Early Years
Researchers have suggested delaying exams for children with depression. Picture: Adobe Stock

Depression link to underachievement in school exams

Mental health
Debbe Jones moves from Tower Hamlets Council. Picture: Adobe Stock

Croydon Council names Debbie Jones as interim DCS

Children's Services
Careers services should be devolved to local government, the LGA says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Devolution of powers needed to tackle youth unemployment crisis, says LGA

Youth Work
The fund is set to support projects keeping children away from violent crime. Picture: Adobe Stock

Youth Endowment Fund launches 10-year strategy to tackle youth violence

Youth Justice
Yvette Stanley: "The number of children’s homes registered is the most that we’ve ever had." Picture: Ofsted

Children's homes registrations nearly double during lockdown

Social Care
Trainees could support children and young people aged five to 26. Picture: Adobe Stock

Trainee scheme offers career change opportunities to support children in care

Social Care
Amanda Spielman: children must not be defined as ‘the Covid generation’. Picture: Ofsted

Mental health and school closures ‘biggest concerns’ of children’s homes during lockdown

The research will focus on children in primary school. Picture: Adobe Stock

Education Endowment Foundation launches new research over widening attainment gap

Early Years