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Council to review alternative education provision after 'failure' to improve

A local authority has agreed to review why previous calls to improve alternative education provision for children unable to attend mainstream school have not been implemented, following an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO).

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DCMS refused request to bail out BYC ahead of closure

The government refused pleas to provide emergency funding to prevent the closure of the British Youth Council (BYC) due to the “scale” of the charity’s financial difficulties, a letter to UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) members reveals.

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Sibling contact events 'could help local authorities to improve long-term relationships'

Events designed to allow children in care to reconnect with separated siblings could help local authorities to support future meaningful contact, according to an evaluation of an early pilot programme.

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Coalition aims to boost understanding of youth work impact

A new coalition of youth work organisations, researchers and local authorities has been set up to better evaluate the impact of the sector on young people.

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Cafcass receives 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) has been judged “outstanding” by Ofsted following a full inspection earlier this year.

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Charity uses nature to reduce persistent absenteeism

Hundreds of young people have benefitted from therapeutic experiences in nature as part of an outdoor initiative designed to help children back into education.

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Government moves family support programme to DfE

The government’s Supporting Families programme is being moved from the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities to the Department for Education.

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MPs' review backs national workforce strategy for youth work

A national workforce strategy for youth workers and consistent standards for assessing the sufficiency and quality of local youth services are key recommendations in a report about the development of youth work over the next parliament.

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Farm setting boosts children's resilience

Award-winning childminding setting provides thrill-seeking outdoor adventures to foster children’s emotional resilience and improve their wellbeing.

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Adventures away for 10k disadvantaged young people

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre, UK Youth’s outdoor learning venue in the New Forest offers educational visits, family breaks and days out, featuring activities such as archery, bushcraft, canoeing, climbing, abseiling, high ropes, orienteering and mountain biking.

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