Children

9 hrs ago

An image of Nicki Hale and her son sat in a small plane. They are both smiling at the camera. Nicki has a pair of headphones around her neck, and her son has them on his head. He looks about four years old and is wearing a brightly coloured shirt.

Teacher shares 'biggest advice' for kids starting primary school

From friendships to independence, experts explain how to get children school-ready.

9 hrs ago

10 hrs ago

Taylor, in a field with her dog, who is running. Taylor has one arm out. They are by a yellow and blue tunnel and a fence. There is sand on the ground and a metal barrier behind them.

Teen dog handler wins gold in final junior contest

The 17-year-old dog agility competitor says she now hopes to get selected for the adult team.

10 hrs ago

3 days ago

Mugshot of Matt Ellett. He has short blonde hair and brown eyes. He is pictured with a blank expression against a white background.

Scout leader is convicted of child sex offences

Matt Ellett is found guilty of committing 19 sexual offences against children he befriended.

3 days ago

A blurred photo of schoolgirls walking to school. The photo just shows their skirts, legs and black school shoes

Council failings put children at risk, says Ofsted

Ofsted rates the council's children services at Trafford Council as "inadequate" again.

3 days ago

4 days ago

Alder Hey fundraising after infants' periventricular leukomalacia struggles

The parents of a 2 year old boy from Anfield are climbing Snowdon to raise awareness of his rare condition. Ralphie Ray, lives with Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL)

4 days ago

Middlesbrough councillor Luke Henman. He has short dark hair and a trimmed beard. He is wearing a cream jacket, white shirt and green tie. He has three pins on his lapel, including a union jack pin and a Ukraine flag. He is looking at the camera and smiling. He is in a room with yellow walls and yellow curtains on a window. Behind him there is a table with blue chairs.

Children's services again told to improve

An review of Middlesbrough's children's services makes the same recommendation as three years ago.

4 days ago

The city closing down streets so children can play

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is being urged to bring back a national play strategy for children in England - something he championed while culture secretary in 2008.

4 days ago

5 days ago

Four young girls pose arm in arm for the camera on the street, where toys can be seen in the background

The city closing down streets so children can play

In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults.

5 days ago

30 Jul 2026

A man is sat down inside an office wearing a black suit, white shirt and red tie. In front of him is a laptop.

Government ends children's services intervention

A statutory notice over the once-troubled service in Herefordshire has been revoked after progress.

30 Jul 2026