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Some social workers had been forced to provide their own protective kit. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 April 2020

Children's home staff 'extremely anxious' over lack of PPE

A school in Shrewsbury has made face shields for NHS staff. Picture: Old Hall School

News 15 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Wednesday 15 April

Councillor Peter said North Tyneside Council is "absolutely committed to children". Picture: North Tyneside Council

News 15 April 2020

Ofsted praises 'outstanding' council's 'thriving' social work environment

Adoptive families may face "greater stress" amid the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 April 2020

Adoption Support Fund to subsidise online services amid Covid-19 pandemic

Rules come into force at the end of October to curb the use of agency social workers

News 14 April 2020

Consortium wins £3m tender to run government DCS programme

Youth services are working to support young people online. Picture: Positive Youth Foundation

News 14 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Tuesday 14 April

New parents may have less support during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2020

Government urged to keep babies safe amid pandemic

St John Ambulance are among charities listed as eligible for funding. Picture: St John Ambulance

News 13 April 2020

Coronavirus: Funding advice for charities

Health visitors have been left without gloves and hand sanitiser, Unite the Union says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Friday 10 April

Just 12 per cent of children are currently attending nursery. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 April 2020

Half of nurseries open to children of Covid-19 keyworkers, study finds

Many workers have volunteered for 72-hour shifts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 April 2020

Children's home staff levels at 95 per cent despite Covid-19 outbreak

Charities have called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase child benefits. Picture: Parliament UK

News 8 April 2020

Coronavirus: Sunak urged to increase child benefit rate

Critics have reiterated calls for unregulated provision to be banned for all children. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 8 April 2020

Consultation on unregulated accommodation extended

Around 800 children are in custody in the UK. Picture: Becky Nixon

News 8 April 2020

Young offenders eligible for temporary release to ease spread of Covid-19

NCS Trust chief executive Mark Gifford has apologised over the cancellation. Picture: NCS Trust

News 8 April 2020

NCS cancels summer programme amid pandemic