Children and Young People

Laying the foundations
Frank Field, MP for Birkenhead, underlines the importance of improving quality of life for poor children in the early stages of their development

Fostering more support
As Britain faces a dramatic shortfall in the number of foster carers, Cheshire East Council discusses its efforts to recruit new guardians

A vocal vocation
Sally Dyer, of Children & Young People's Services at Devon County Council, highlights the help available for children in the area with communication difficulties

Inspiring a generation
As London 2012 approaches, the Youth Sport Trust's Steve Grainger describes how the Games are providing the opportunity to further strengthen the school sport system