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Hundreds of children reported being abused or neglected in just one week. Picture: NSPCC

News 27 April 2020

Hundreds of children each week 'suffer abuse and neglect during lockdown'

The legislation bypassed parliament's 21-day rule. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Emergency legislation relaxes councils' statutory duties to vulnerable children

Jenny Coles warned there is a 'high probability' of a rise in child protection cases after the Covid-19 pandemic is over

News 23 April 2020

New ADCS chief warns of 'stored up' care demand

The discussion was held remotely. Picture: Parliament TV

News 22 April 2020

Five key things the children's minister told the education select committee

Blogs 21 April 2020

How the Bi-borough is responding to Covid-19

Blogs 21 April 2020

A message of thanks

Education committee chair Robert Halfon says "everything must be done" to support disadvantaged children. Picture: Parliament UK

News 20 April 2020

MPs probe effect of Covid-19 pandemic on disadvantaged white children

Concerns have been raised over more children witnessing domestic violence. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 April 2020

Increased support for domestic abuse victims as reports surge

Some social workers had been forced to provide their own protective kit. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 April 2020

Children's home staff 'extremely anxious' over lack of PPE

Councillor Peter said North Tyneside Council is "absolutely committed to children". Picture: North Tyneside Council

News 15 April 2020

Ofsted praises 'outstanding' council's 'thriving' social work environment

Rules come into force at the end of October to curb the use of agency social workers

News 14 April 2020

Consortium wins £3m tender to run government DCS programme

Blogs 3 April 2020

Setting our priorities for the year ahead

Ofsted has suspended all inspections due to coronavirus

News 2 April 2020

Ofsted extends complaints consultation amid pandemic

Hartlepool Council's children's services was previously rated "good" by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2020

Ofsted praises 'good' Hartlepool council over continued improvement

A better definition of trauma-informed care is needed to test its effectiveness. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe stock

Analysis 31 March 2020

Gaps in knowledge on ACEs