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Government unveils family hubs expansion as part of new Best Start strategy

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Councils to be set local school readiness targets

Early Years
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Pupil exclusions and suspensions 'near all-time high'

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Clinicians herald NHS plan as 'vital opportunity' for child health

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Campaigners warn over impact of benefit cuts to care leavers

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A new National Play Strategy should set a long-term vision to ensure children can access local space to play where they live, prioritising accessibility, equity and inclusion
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Making time and space for children to play

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Missing education: Key policy developments

Education
NYA says an overhaul of the current qualification framework ‘is imperative’ to meet the rising demand for youth workers
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Youth work training reforms aim to make sector more accessible

Youth Work
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recognition of prevention services has been welcomed
Analysis

What the Spending Review means for children and families services

Children's Services
The public inquiry will aim to identify vulnerable children among at-risk groups
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Challenges facing grooming gangs inquiry

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Top consultant assesses key challenges for children's health

Health
Families with NRPF describe everyday tasks such as homework becoming arduous
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'I was worried I was going to starve' - children's experiences of the NRPF system

Social Care
Unaddressed mental health needs can have a profound impact on young people
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