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In some areas of England one in every 98 children were taken into care at birth in 2018, research has found. Picture: Morguefile

News 20 June 2020

Babies born into care in England doubles in a decade, study shows

Social Care

There is to be a review of national standards for advocacy services. Picture: AdobeStock

News 18 June 2020

Children’s advocacy standards set to be revised under public consultation

Youth Work

Lisa Harker, Nuffield FJO’s director, said the new findings showed the rise in care numbers is a mental health crisis as much as a parenting crisis

News 17 June 2020

Mothers in care proceedings more likely to have pre-existing mental health problems, study finds

Health

Footballer Marcus Rashford has written an emotional letter to MPs. Picture: Marcus Rashford/Man Utd Twitter

News 16 June 2020

Marcus Rashford's campaign prompts government U-turn on free school meals

New criteria would ensure that custody is only made available for the most serious crimes, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

Custody for children should be a 'last resort', disproportionality report urges

Youth Justice

Sport will be vital in helping children recover from lockdown, the Youth Sports Trust said. Picture: Youth Sports Trust

News 12 June 2020

Government urged to clarify future of PE and sport funding for primary schools

Education

The funding falls short of £250m need to support disadvantaged families, charities have warned. Picture: Children's Society

News 11 June 2020

Government's £63m for local welfare assistance schemes 'not enough', charities warn

Coronavirus

The Home Office has announced a funding boost to supported unaccompanied asylum seeking children. Picture: Nathan Clarke

News 10 June 2020

Home Office announces funding boost for UASC

Social Care

Less than 1 per cent of under-fives in England are receiving mental health support, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2020

Covid-19 increases risk of mental health issues in under-fives, new research warns

Early Years

Children's minister Vicky Ford announced the new fund. Picture: Parliament UK

News 5 June 2020

£7m transition fund for pupils leaving alternative provision

Education

A rise in gang-based drug dealing in Medway made YOT work more complex, inspectors say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2020

Medway YOT praised for ‘slow but determined’ progress

Youth Justice

Young people have been invited to submit their views on unregulated supported accomodation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 June 2020

Care experienced young people to give views on unregulated supported accommodation

Social Care