Young People

Councils told to focus on adoption for children in care

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is asking councils to review their practices following a drop in the number of assessments recommending adoption as the best option for a vulnerable child.

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One in five adults experienced a form of child abuse

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Children’s mental health services ‘under great strain’

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UK-wide project to turn teens away from organised crime

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Number of children in care reaches 10-year high

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Children call for education on risk of sexual harm online

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700 children at risk of domestic violence every day

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Child abuse cases linked with witchcraft on the rise

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Research programme could solve mystery around mental health issues

Government bosses have launched a research programme to better understand and treat mental health issues in adolescence.

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Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership appoints new chair

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Abuse ‘endemic’ in children’s homes inquiry finds

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Government to review inpatients with learning disabilities and autism

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Government bosses expand fostering project

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Teen’s death prompts mandatory autism training

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Education programme extended in disadvantaged areas

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Report blames 2013 NHS reshuffle for falling vaccination rate