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The NSPCC received more than 800 calls about domestic abuse in August alone. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 October 2020

Surge in calls to NSPCC’s domestic abuse helpline

The government has announced a further 100,000 laptops for disadvantaged pupils. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 October 2020

DfE restricts free laptops to schools with 15 or more pupils in self-isolation

Councils have been advised to fund childcare providers based on pre-pandemic figures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2020

One in six councils underfunding early years providers, EYA investigation shows

Young men from disadvantaged backgrounds are worst affected, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2020

School closures could see pupils miss out on £11bn in future earnings, research finds

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to invest in local authorities. Picture: Parliament UK

News 1 October 2020

Councils need £1.9bn investment in children's services, says LGA ahead of spending review

Carolyne Willow has won an outstanding leadership award

News 1 October 2020

Article 39 director wins award over campaign to scrap children’s social care exemptions

Robert Halfon, chair of the education committee, says all children should receive the education they deserve. Picture: Parliament UK

News 30 September 2020

Education committee launches home learning inquiry

Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield has called for a recovery plan for children. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 29 September 2020

Children’s commissioner: Young people's rights ‘actively downgraded’ during lockdown

Many care leavers have been left without access to a laptop and the internet. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 September 2020

Care leavers at risk of 'digital isolation' as Covid-19 restrictions tighten

Redthread chief executive John Poynton says 'all agencies must have plans in place to protect the younger generation'.

News 29 September 2020

Young people at risk of youth violence 'lacked support during lockdown'

Analysis 29 September 2020

Coping with pandemic lockdowns

Derren Hayes: “Research into adverse childhood experiences suggests the impact of Covid-19 could be seen in poorer life outcomes for some children and young people”

Opinion 29 September 2020

Pandemic response must address legacy of trauma

Early Years Alliance chief Neil Leitch has urged the government to reallocate unused funding from the tax-free childcare policy

News 28 September 2020

Use unspent billions to support 'desperate' childcare providers, says alliance

The Princes Trust has helped one million young people since its formation 45 years ago. Image: The Princes Trust

News 28 September 2020

Prince Charles: 'Up to one million young people need urgent help'

The survey of county councils suggests childminders are most at risk of closing due to pressures caused by the pandemic. Picture: AdobeStock

News 25 September 2020

Quarter of childcare providers at risk of closure due to pandemic, councils warn