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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

Parents have been forced to stop working due to school and nursery closures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2020

Coronavirus: Families fear ‘going under’ during outbreak

Blogs 23 March 2020

Social work in difficult times

Schools in Scotland and Wales have also closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 March 2020

Coronavirus: Schools in England close to most pupils

Coronavirus has closed schools and nurseries. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 20 March 2020

Coronavirus: Five key resources for professionals

Non-essential meetings can be held online, advice suggests

News 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Advice for youth work groups

Culture Secretary Oliver Downden praised the work of charities. Picture: Parliament UK

News 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Youth groups join major volunteering push

Blogs 19 March 2020

Coronavirus advice for looked-after children and care leavers

The government has asked catering providers to provide care packages to replace free school meals. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Government announces plans for free school meals

Some 61 per cent of local authority social workers have been in post less than five years, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: BASW urges more support for social workers