Neil Puffett

Parents will be provided with supermarket vouchers. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus: DfE launches free school meals voucher system

Education
Dawn Austwick, chief executive of The National Lottery Community Fund, said everyone is being challenged. Picture: The National Lottery Community Fund
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Coronavirus: National Lottery pledges £300m to tackle impact

Youth Work
Up 95,000 young people were set to take part in the NCS scheme this summer. Picture: NCS Trust
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Coronavirus: NCS considers volunteering role to help national effort

Youth Work
The independent fostering agency was set up by Reading Council. Picture: Reading Council
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Foster agency created by previously 'inadequate' council improves

Social Care
Pain-inducing restraint is used in secure units in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Council of Europe condemns use of pain-inducing restraint on children

Youth Justice
Social workers should visit children deemed most vulnerable, guidance states. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus: DfE asks social workers to visit vulnerable children with symptoms

Children's Services
Parents have been forced to stop working due to school and nursery closures. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus: Families fear ‘going under’ during outbreak

Children's Services
Parklands' head teacher shared the guidelines on social media. Picture: Chris Dyson
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Coronavirus: School praised over safeguarding plans for closure

Education
Organisations supporting girls and women can apply for the fund. Picture: Adobe Stock
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£15m Tampon Tax Fund reopens to charities

Youth Work
East Riding Council, based in Beverley, took part in a government improvement scheme. Picture: Adobe Stock
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DfE good practice council rated 'inadequate' for children's services

Children's Services
Northamptonshire County Council is due to split into two unitary authorities. Picture: Northamptonshire County Council
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Safety concerns over imminent launch of children's trust

Children's Services
NASWUT reported a spike in racist bullying over coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus: Fears over long-term financial impact on nurseries

Early Years