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Record numbers of children with mental health support in schools
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (848+ words) The government is on track to meet its manifesto promise that every school and college will have access to mental health support teams by the end of 2029 Nearly six'million children and young people can now access mental health support in…...
New plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing nude images
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1704+ words) Britain will become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices. Under the new plans, Big Tech companies like Apple and Google must activate built-in features…...
New guidance on screen use for children aged 516
2+ day, 10+ min ago (754+ words) Parents will soon get clear, practical guidance to help them manage their children's screen use- which could include advice on when a child should get their first smartphone." At the same time, ministers aretaking action to shapehow technology is used…...
Cheating in exams with high-tech smart devices poses growing threat, warns Ofqual chief in new podcast
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (455+ words) Scale of the challenge should not be underestimated and requires speedy action, says Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham. Cheating in exams using latest high-tech smart devices poses a growing threat that must be tackled quickly and not underestimated, Ofqual's chief…...
Government backs family reunions for children in care
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (666+ words) Children in care and care leavers to be supported to build lifelong relationships, with "8. 4 million delivered to expand Family Finding programmes Children in care and care leavers will be able to reconnect with relatives, trusted adults, former carers, teachers and…...
Power of Youth Charter gives young people a voice in government
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (327+ words) DCMS becomes the first central Government department to sign the Power of Youth Charter Youth and Civil Society Minister Stephanie Peacock has signed "The Power of Youth Charter, meaning young people will continue their direct role in shaping" the "500 million…...
Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300, 000 new work experience and training placements
1+ week, 5+ day ago (549+ words) Young people across the country will be helped onto the career ladder thanks to the creation of 300, 000 new work experience and training placements in sectors including construction, health and social care and hospitality. The new placements, part of a "2. 5 billion…...
Government and rail industry say "Enough" to sexual harassment
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1004+ words) Campaign will target sexual harassment on trains and at stations while train operators will be scored on how they tackle the issue under new scheme. Sexual harassment on public transport will be tackled as part of a new campaign to…...
1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery
2+ week, 5+ day ago (855+ words) Major funding to support new PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children can access equal opportunities for activity. Child playing with football on grass More young people will have access to high quality PE and school…...
Government sets out next steps for children's social care reforms
2+ week, 5+ day ago (605+ words) New Implementation Plan sets out major reforms to child protection and social care, following ambitious Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 More children will grow up in stable homes with people who know and love them, as the government sets out…...