Wales to trial world’s highest basic income scheme for young people leaving care
Wales is to roll out one of the most generous basic income schemes ever trialled in the world to its care leavers this year. The pilot will see all young
Read MoreWales is to roll out one of the most generous basic income schemes ever trialled in the world to its care leavers this year. The pilot will see all young
Read MoreUrgent calls have been made to bolster current policy to protect children and young people organisations as the majority said they are struggling to provide crucial services, it can be
Read MoreThe “scars” of the pandemic on young people’s mental health could last for “many years to come” without more frontline support, the shadow home secretary has said. Yvette Cooper said
Read MoreThe number of children able to access youth addiction services has fallen to its lowest level on record during the pandemic, new figures suggest. Analysis of data from the National
Read MoreNew guidance that aims to ensure rehabilitation is a “primary consideration” when young offenders are sentenced has come into force in courts across Scotland. The sentencing young people guideline applies
Read MoreThe children’s commissioner said local authorities should act as “pushy parents” for children in care – and even take children to school in areas of gang activity – in a
Read MoreThe principal of one of Scotland’s top private schools has called for a whistleblowing officer to be appointed to protect the wellbeing of children and young people. Melvyn Roffe, who
Read MoreThe social care system is not fit for purpose and is “handing some children over” to criminal gangs, a report has found. The report from the Commission on Young Lives
Read MoreA coroner has expressed concern over the availability of information about suicide on the internet after a 15-year-old boy took his own life on his last day at school. Archie
Read MoreCOVID-19 has disrupted the lives of children and young people beyond recognition. Throughout the pandemic, research has been underway to assess the impact on young people’s mental health, but much
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