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There is to be a review of national standards for advocacy services. Picture: AdobeStock

News 18 June 2020

Children’s advocacy standards set to be revised under public consultation

Youth organisations supporting young people most at risk from Covid-19 face the biggest concerns of their future. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2020

300,000 young people missing out on youth work services, analysis finds

Julie McCulloch, director of policy at the ASCL, said the government 'needs to do better'. Picture: Parliament TV

News 17 June 2020

Government laptop scheme a 'national scandal' as 68,000 devices still not delivered

Blogs 17 June 2020

Let's stop and think before we comply with government commands

Blogs 17 June 2020

Five ways to tackle post-Covid challenges for children's services

A school in east London is trialling a pop-up classroom. Picture: Curl la Tourelle Head

News 17 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 17 June

Blogs 17 June 2020

Standing tall for early years

Lisa Harker, Nuffield FJO’s director, said the new findings showed the rise in care numbers is a mental health crisis as much as a parenting crisis

News 17 June 2020

Mothers in care proceedings more likely to have pre-existing mental health problems, study finds

Vulnerable children could miss out on vital support if services are 'squeezed', researchers warn. Picture: Action for Children

News 16 June 2020

Early intervention services ‘unable to cope’ as lockdown measures lift

The government has said free school meal vouchers will be stopped during the summer holidays. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 16 June

Sector leaders have accused the government of 'turn a blind eye' to early years settings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2020

Surge in early years closures before lockdown, Ofsted figures show

New criteria would ensure that custody is only made available for the most serious crimes, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

Custody for children should be a 'last resort', disproportionality report urges

Medway Council's project has supported more than 2,000 families over five years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

Medway’s Troubled Families programme named best in South East

Families with children that have complex needs and disabilities can apply for grants of around £500 for vital equipment through the Family Fund

Funding 15 June 2020

Guide to government coronavirus funding

Pupils due to sit GCSE and A-level exams next year have returned to school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

School reopening row deepens as Year 10 and 12 pupils return