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Article 39 director Carolyne Willow has called for the changes to be revoked

News 7 May 2020

Rights group threatens DfE with legal action over relaxation of statutory duties

Cookham Wood was among three YOIs visited by inspectors

News 7 May 2020

How YOIs are supporting young people during Covid-19

Children's minister Vicky Ford published the changes on 23 April. Picture: Parliament UK

News 7 May 2020

Relaxation of statutory duties: what we know so far

Kinship carers have reported recieving very little government support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2020

Kinship carers 'plunged into poverty' during coronavirus crisis

Young people will struggle to enter the jobs market, sector leaders have warned.

News 6 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 6 May

Grants will fund projects that provide online support for young people at risk of youth violence. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2020

£6.5m fund launches to boost support for those at risk of youth violence

Gavin Williamson was question about changes in parliament. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 May 2020

Williamson: Children's services leaders asked for changes to statutory duties

Leethen Bartholomew is the head of National FGM Centre and has called for communities to be vigilant. Picture: Barnardo's

News 5 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 5 May

Almost half of providers say they will be forced to make staff redundant. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2020

Childcare sector on 'brink of collapse' as quarter of providers fear closure

Familes have been enjoying regular sessions usually held at children's centres from home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2020

The children's centres supporting families online during Covid-19 crisis

The Duchess of Cambridge attends a round table with experts on maternity and post-natal health. Picture: Institure of Health Visiting

News 4 May 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 4 May

Children's homes have reported an increase in referrals for older children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Half of children's homes 'still accepting referrals' amid pandemic

More than half of UK adults have reported an increase in anxiety. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Key findings from the latest ONS data on impact of Covid-19

New guidance has been published for new parents. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 1 May

The Trussell Trust are supporting thousands more families since lockdown began. Picture: Trussell Trust

News 1 May 2020

Thousands more children relying on foodbanks during lockdown, charities warn