Children’s social care review officially launches
The independent review of children’s social care has officially launched after the government announced it would be set up back in January.
The anticipated independent review of children’s social care designed to improve the lives of the most vulnerable children in England was launched by education secretary Gavin Williamson in January. Mr Williamson also announced [...]
Campaign launched to reduce criminalisation of care experienced children
A new campaign to reduce the criminalisation of children in care and care leavers across England and Wales has been launched by NYAS.
Care-experienced children currently make up half of those placed in youth custody while children in care in England are six times more likely than other young people to be cautioned or convicted of [...]
Mental health to be greatest challenge in children’s health in 2040
The greatest challenge facing children in 20 years’ time will be mental health problems, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has warned.
The College asked almost 300 members what they envisage will be the biggest health issue affecting children and young people in 2040. The top three responses were mental health (43.71%), obesity (31.14%) [...]
Progress in production of code for civil claimants of child sexual abuse
Work is underway for a code to be produced for the benefit of claimants who are bringing civil claims for child sexual abuse.
In its Accountability and Reparations Inquiry, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse recommended that The International Underwriting Association of London should take the lead in the production of a [...]
Bill introduced to see all crimes committed by under-18s dealt with in youth courts
A bill has been introduced to Parliament which would ensure that all children are dealt with by the youth courts rather than the adult courts if the alleged crime is carried out before the child reaches 18.
Rob Butler, former magistrate in both adult and youth courts, a member of the Youth Justice Board, a non-executive [...]
Rise in parental drug and alcohol misuse since first lockdown
The NSPCC has seen a rapid increase in contacts from members of the public that children are being put at risk as a result of parental drug and alcohol misuse.
Since April 2020, the number of people contacting the children’s charity with concerns about drug and alcohol misuse among parents has risen by 66%. Between January [...]
