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Inspectors found children had been locked in cells for 23.5 hours a day. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Church threatens legal action over solitary confinement of children at Rainsbrook STC

Youth Justice
Schools will close in Greenwich from tomorrow. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Schools in Greenwich to close due to spike in coronavirus cases

Education
Councillor Peter Earley: The health and safety of our vulnerable children is a priority for the council. Picture: North Tyneside Council
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'Outstanding' council to help government understand children's social work response to pandemic

Social Care
Local government and social care ombudsman Michael King called on Nottingham City Council to apologise over the decision. Picture: LGO
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Mother 'left in debt' after council ends school transport for autistic son

Social Care
Increased family time during lockdown was seen as a positive for foster children, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Study highlights positive impact of lockdown for foster children

Social Care
Nursery leaders have described the move as 'a blow' to the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock
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DfE ‘denying Covid support to early years providers’, sector warns

Early Years
Half of children are experiencing increased anxiety in the run up to Christmas, Action for Children say. Picture: Action for Children
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Prospect of Covid Christmas heightening anxiety for children, study finds

Social Care
Justin Russell is the chief inspector of probation. Picture: HMI Probation
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Half of youth offending services require improvement, inspectors say

Youth Justice
Kamena Dorling: It is time for the government to take real action to ensure that children receive the best possible care and support
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Children in mental health hospitals at risk of serious rights violations, charity warns

Mental health
Social workers say they are dealing with increasingly difficult situations. Picture: Adobe Stock
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New social work body calls for government support during Covid pandemic

Social Care
The Access Project supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Picture: The Access Project
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Charity named as latest National Tutoring Programme provider

Education
Children who witness domestic abuse, mental illness and substance abuse are likely to have more negative experiences, the ONS says. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Children living with 'toxic trio' issues more likely to be victims of crime

Social Care