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Social workers have been left without protective items like hand sanitiser. Picture: KittyKat/Adobe Stock

News 26 March 2020

Coronavirus: Social workers forced to make ‘DIY protection kits’ for visits

Parents of children eligible for free school meals have been targeted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 March 2020

Coronavirus: DfE warning over free school meals scam

Latest figures reveal 100,000 more children are living in poverty than a year ago. Picture: The Children's Society

News 26 March 2020

Child poverty numbers rise by 100,000

Epic CIC was the first youth-led mutual in London. Picture: Epic CIC

News 25 March 2020

Youth mutual Epic CIC folds due to government cuts

Charities offering support to vulnerable young people are at risk. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2020

Coronavirus: Children’s charities threatened by major income drop

Stoke-on-Trent's children's services were previously rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted. Picture: Google Maps

News 25 March 2020

Ofsted 'cannot ensure children in Stoke are safe'

A shortage of staff could mean children are not safe, sector leaders said

News 25 March 2020

Coronavirus: Fears staff sickness could lead to children's home closures

June O'Sullivan, chief executive of LEYF, has called on the government for more support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2020

Coronavirus: LEYF opens 25 emergency childcare hubs across London

The independent fostering agency was set up by Reading Council. Picture: Reading Council

News 24 March 2020

Foster agency created by previously 'inadequate' council improves

Tens of thousands of childminder jobs are at risk. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2020

Coronavirus: Government urged to support childminders

Pain-inducing restraint is used in secure units in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2020

Council of Europe condemns use of pain-inducing restraint on children

Blogs 24 March 2020

Supporting families of deaf children online during coronavirus pandemic

The government has been criticised for undermining a public consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2020

Coronavirus Bill could remove council duties to care leavers

Guidance has been issued for children with complex conditions. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2020

Coronavirus: Isolation advice for children's homes and special schools

Social workers should visit children deemed most vulnerable, guidance states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2020

Coronavirus: DfE asks social workers to visit vulnerable children with symptoms