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Children are left lonely and isolated from friends, the LGA has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 January 2021

More than 100,000 children left homeless during lockdown, LGA warns

Children must be educated about grooming, the conference heard. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 January 2021

Safeguarding in the Digital Age: Empower young people to talk about online grooming, conference told

Gavin Williamson was quizzed over the impact of a third lockdown on children. Picture: Parliament TV

News 13 January 2021

Five key things Gavin Williamson told the education select committee

Children's minister Vicky Ford confirmed the extension of the funding. Picture: Parliament UK

News 12 January 2021

Adoption Support Fund to be extended, Vicky Ford confirms

Baroness Beeban Kidron says 'kids will pay the price' for poor safeguarding. Picture: Parliament UK

News 12 January 2021

Safeguarding in the digital age: Protection of children from online harms ‘an unmitigated disaster’

The Special Guardianship Order has been a significant option for permanence since 2005. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 January 2021

Southend council criticised by ombudsman over failure to support special guardians

Tulip Siddiq has written to Vicky Ford expressing concern for vulnerable children. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 January 2021

Labour calls for clarity on support for most vulnerable children during lockdown

More needs to be done to protect young rough sleepers, the charity says. Picture: Centrepoint

News 7 January 2021

Centrepoint calls for action to protect young rough sleepers during lockdown

Children's home staff and nursery workers should be prioritised for the vaccine, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2021

Covid-19 vaccine: Prioritise staff working with vulnerable children, say sector leaders

Gavin Williamson announced his plan in the House of Commons. Picture: Parliament TV

News 6 January 2021

Gavin Williamson confirms return of free school meals voucher scheme

The framework covers a flexible range of semi-independent accommodation options to meet young people’s changing needs. Picture: Bernat/Adobe Stock

Features 6 January 2021

Post-16 framework provides pointers for national scheme

Young people in Staying Put placements are “twice as likely to go to university" compared with all care leavers. Picture: Shutterstock

Analysis 5 January 2021

Charities push for Staying Put

Lack of face-to-face contact has made it difficult for staff to assess the risks to children. Picture: ©NSPCC. Photo by Tom Hull. Posed by models. NSPCC practitioner is Dannie Adcock-Habib

Analysis 5 January 2021

Practitioners reflect on lockdown problems

The book hopes to provide information to ensure care leavers are fully supported. Picture: Bettys Photos/Adobe Stock

Analysis 5 January 2021

Four key leaving care challenges

The adoption sector has become a leader in embedding anti-discriminatory approaches to tackle racism, sexism and homophobia across training, policy and practice. Picture: First 4 Adoption

Features 5 January 2021

Four decades of adoption & fostering