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Barnardo's said it was operating in a "challenging external environment". Picture: Andreastock/Adobe Stock
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Charity's early support in children's centres halves in two years

Children's centres
While there continue to be fewer new care cases, figures show that the total number of cases, including parents divorcing or separating, has increased markedly.
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New care applications fall five per cent

Social Care
Children with unsettled lives find the EU Settlement Scheme difficult to apply for. Picture: motortion/Adobe Stock
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Brexit red tape 'puts looked-after children at risk of homelessness'

Social Care
The Sutton Trust has trialled a scheme to means test fee-paying school places in Liverpool. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Election 2019: Charity calls for free private school places for disadvantaged pupils

Education
The Early Years Alliance has called on all political parties to commit to childcare funding increases ahead of the general election. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock
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Childcare provider costs rocket by 20 per cent

Early Years
Cornwall's director of children's services Trevor Doughty attributed the success to a high quality of partnership working
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Ofsted praises 'outstanding' Cornwall children's services for focus on participation

Social Care
Children should only be incarcerated in secure children's homes, according to campaigners. Picture: Guzelian
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Pledge to close all child prisons in election manifestos, urge campaigners

Youth Justice
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Government pledges an extra £19m for care leavers

Social Care
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Scheme from Brazil inspires disadvantaged young UK entrepreneurs

Youth Work
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'Tougher inspections needed' to improve SEND support

Education
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Rise in caseloads for family court proceedings

Social Care
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Unite boss criticises council over health visitor dispute

Health