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Many parents are worried about feeding their families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 March 2020

Coronavirus: Thousands of children 'have not received substitute free school meals'

Education Committee chair Robert Halfon said the virus will have a "long-lasting" impact. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: MPs to probe impact of pandemic on children’s services

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

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

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

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

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

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