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Social, emotional and mental health is the most common type of SEN for looked-after children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 March 2020

Number of children in care with SEN increases

Some care leavers have struggled to get food or pay bills, charities warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: Charities call for urgent support for care leavers

Blogs 27 March 2020

Surviving the shutdown – who will be there to help young people?

Blogs 27 March 2020

Like the summer of 76

Up 95,000 young people were set to take part in the NCS scheme this summer. Picture: NCS Trust

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: NCS considers volunteering role to help national effort

Rainbows and Browies can still complete their badges along with everyone else. Picture: Girlguiding

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: Uniformed youth groups launch online resources

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