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Children are assessed by trained Lifelong Links staff. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 January 2021

Lifelong Links delivers positive outcomes for children, research shows

Many early years workers have had to take time off, according to the EYA. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2021

Early years workers struggle to access school places

Tradesmen will be among those offered the 15-minute course. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2021

Delivery drivers and tradesmen offered free training to spot child abuse during lockdown

More than two thirds of police officers globally have reported a rise in online abuse, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2021

Pandemic sparks ‘perfect storm’ for increase in online child sexual abuse

Boris Johnson announced a return to measures similar to those imposed last March. Picture: UK Parliament

News 27 January 2021

Schools could reopen from 8 March, Boris Johnson says

Disadvantaged children need online learning support. Picture: Shangarey/Adobe Stock

Opinion 26 January 2021

Letters to the Editor: DfE must learn lessons on pandemic education

News 26 January 2021

In the February edition of CYP Now: Care Review, lockdown pressures and parenting programmes

Josh MacAlister has been named as chair of the review. Picture: Frontline

News 26 January 2021

Care Review chair calls for probe into ‘children’s social care market’

Social work students on unpaid placements are not eligible for the payout, according to Unite. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2021

Unpaid social care students ‘not eligible for Covid life assurance payout’, union claims

Josh MacAlister will lead the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care in England

Analysis 26 January 2021

Care Review: sector leaders set out their priorities for change

Care-experienced young people at a participation session run by charity Become. Picture: Become

Analysis 26 January 2021

Care experts outline ambitions

Care leavers can face barriers in accessing support if they lack digital connectivity. Picture: Insta_Photos/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 January 2021

Lockdown widens digital divide

Teenage volunteers from charity Aik Saath – Together As One lend their support in the fight against the virus at a vaccination centre

Analysis 26 January 2021

Lockdown response: how services deliver vital support for children

The ICHA report details emerging evidence that children's home staffing shortages are having an effect on placements. Picture: Alex Deverill

Analysis 26 January 2021

Factors for stagnation in use of homes

Family-based interventions can be more effective in cases of sibling sexual abuse. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 January 2021

Guide helps children’s workers respond to sibling sexual abuse