Julie Gonzalez: “To be able to make a difference in these young people’s lives is such a privilege – there really isn’t another job like it”

How I Got Here: Julie Gonzalez, youth support co-ordinator, Teenage Cancer Trust

Health
The project offers an alternative education to disadvantaged young people who are not succeeding in mainstream schools

Catering project supports young people into work

Youth Work
The Bi-borough arrangement between Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea councils prides itself on its ability to build relationships between families and social workers. Picture: Bikeworldtravel/Adobe Stock

The Bi-borough, west London: Local Spotlight

Children's Services
Leaders must focus on five key priorities to secure a strong start for pupils with SEND returning to school. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Commissioning: SEND provision in schools

Education
Social care and health agencies have adopted trauma-informed approaches to support vulnerable children and families.

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Special Report

Children's Services
Early Years Alliance chief Neil Leitch has urged the government to reallocate unused funding from the tax-free childcare policy

Use unspent billions to support 'desperate' childcare providers, says alliance

Early Years
The Princes Trust has helped one million young people since its formation 45 years ago. Image: The Princes Trust

Prince Charles: 'Up to one million young people need urgent help'

Youth Work
Simon Burns, former MP for Chelmsford, has been appointed chair of the panel. Picture: Department of Health/Flickr

Campaigners question independence of panel to recruit new children’s commissioner for England

Children's Services
The survey of county councils suggests childminders are most at risk of closing due to pressures caused by the pandemic. Picture: AdobeStock

Quarter of childcare providers at risk of closure due to pandemic, councils warn

Early Years
The Chancellor has been urged to prioritise children. Picture: Parliament UK

Rishi Sunak urged to ‘put children at the heart’ of spending review

Early Years
Kruger is the Conservative MP for Devizes and a former government adviser on civil society. Image: UK Parliament

Government-commissioned report recommends paid community work for 100,000 young people

Youth Work

Not Just Heard – The Participation Charter 2006 revisited

Young Voices Heard