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Blogs 21 May 2020

Pandemic has increased children's risks - they need more protection not less

Universities have been urged to support potential students with care experience. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2020

Looked-after children less likely to attend higher education, study shows

Blogs 19 May 2020

Ensuring continuity of care in a time of crisis

The government has released plans to ease lockdown measures and reopen schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 14 May 2020

Coronavirus: Latest advice for schools, nurseries, children’s homes and social workers

Children's homes have seen an increase in referrals for short term placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 May 2020

Children's home providers 'fear influx of referrals' as lockdown lifts

Blogs 13 May 2020

School restart is chance to implement Timpson Review recommendations on inclusive education

Article 39 director Carolyne Willow has called for the changes to be revoked

News 7 May 2020

Rights group threatens DfE with legal action over relaxation of statutory duties

Children's minister Vicky Ford published the changes on 23 April. Picture: Parliament UK

News 7 May 2020

Relaxation of statutory duties: what we know so far

Kinship carers have reported recieving very little government support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2020

Kinship carers 'plunged into poverty' during coronavirus crisis

Gavin Williamson was question about changes in parliament. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 May 2020

Williamson: Children's services leaders asked for changes to statutory duties

Blogs 6 May 2020

The rights of children in care are in lockdown

Adoption UK says many vulnerable children may need extra support when schools fully reopen. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Charity calls for extra support for adopted children on return to school

Children's homes have reported an increase in referrals for older children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Half of children's homes 'still accepting referrals' amid pandemic

The Trussell Trust are supporting thousands more families since lockdown began. Picture: Trussell Trust

News 1 May 2020

Thousands more children relying on foodbanks during lockdown, charities warn

Children's Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has called for more support for vulnerable children

News 30 April 2020

Children's commissioner for England: Government must revoke changes to statutory duties