Staff at Oakhill STC swapped places with council YOTs. Picture: Adobe Stock

Youth offending teams swap jobs with Oakhill STC staff

Youth Justice
Despite improving custody numbers, conditions in custody centres have declined, a report says Picture: Becky Nixon

Number of children in custody drops by 73 per cent in a decade

Youth Justice
Some youth bodies used the call for evidence as a chance to express frustrations about existing guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock

Youth service guidance under scrutiny ahead of government review

Youth Work
The body takes over from the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Picture: Adobe Stock

Social Work England replaces HCPC as regulator for social workers

Social Care
Around 450 families have been left without childcare. Picture: Lucie Carlier

‘Austerity and underfunding’ pushes nursery chain into liquidation

Early Years
The group says listening to children's voices must be a priority. Picture: Barnardo's

General election: Charities and youth organisations call on next government to 'put children first'

Children's Services

Muppets and manifestos

Groundwork

The Children Acts; tour de force not tour de France!

The ADCS Blog

The link between homelessness and the early years

The Early Years Blog
The NCS rebrand aims to challenge negative preconceptions of young people

NCS launches £3m rebrand after criticism over plans

Youth Work

In the December edition of CYP Now: Lighthouse project; Election guide; and evidence and impact special

Safeguarding and child protection
Kinship carers have been offered support through charity Grandparents Plus. Picture: Shutterstock

Top five tips for supporting kinship carers

Social Care