Young people - Hackney Citizen

Ofsted praises transformed support for Hackney's care leavers

Inspectors found warm and trusting relationships, thorough planning and a well-received new hub — two years after judging the same service to require improvement

Author: Hackney Citizen

Ofsted praises transformed support for Hackney's care leavers

Hackney charity celebrates 25 years of removing barriers to the arts for young people

Hackney Shed puts on performing arts workshops for under-26-year-olds

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Hackney charity celebrates 25 years of removing barriers to the arts for young people

Young people don't trust Met Police or feel safe in their area, report shows

An investigation found young Londoners “feel they are not believed by the police" and that "they are seen as a suspect first"

Author: Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Young people's use of sexual health clinics 'significantly higher' in Hackney

Public health analysis reveals spike in STI-related support following closure of local sexual health information service

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney children exposed to verbal abuse could face long-term mental health effects

Charities and psychologists call on schools and MPs to take action

Author: Ellie Hammonds

Hackney children exposed to verbal abuse could face long-term mental health effects

Hackney Youth Parliament pleads with cabinet against future cuts

Education lead apologises to junior politicians for not consulting them

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney Youth Parliament pleads with cabinet against future cuts

Council launches plan to improve support for care leavers following Ofsted criticism

Inspectors found children’s services had ‘greatly improved’, but said work still had to be done for care experience

Author: Joe Steen, Local Democracy Reporter

Sunday's best: Licensing committee considers Hoppers' bid for longer opening hours

DBS checks now compulsory for Hackney’s elected politicians

The move follows two recent cases of ex-councillors being charged with sex offences

Author: Joe Steen, Local Democracy Reporter

GCSE outcomes in Hackney ‘at or above’ last year’s, council says

Town Hall says borough’s performance bucks national trend of declining English and Maths results

Author: Joe Steen, Local Democracy Reporter

GCSE outcomes in Hackney ‘at or above’ last year’s, council says

‘Something special’: Artworks by Hackney teenagers go on display at former royal residence

Young people from Immediate Theatre join arts takeover at Cumberland Lodge

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘Something special’: Artworks by Hackney teenagers go on display at former royal residence

Hackney Council pushes for DBS checks for elected members

Standards committee recommends council immediately adopts new safeguarding measures

Author: Joe Steen, Local Democracy Reporter

‘One-stop shop’ of health services for young people to launch in Hackney

The two-year pilot project is hoping to address increasing demand

Author: Noora Mykkanen, Local Democracy Reporter