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Health visitors have been left without gloves and hand sanitiser, Unite the Union says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Friday 10 April

Just 12 per cent of children are currently attending nursery. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 April 2020

Half of nurseries open to children of Covid-19 keyworkers, study finds

Many workers have volunteered for 72-hour shifts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 April 2020

Children's home staff levels at 95 per cent despite Covid-19 outbreak

Charities have called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase child benefits. Picture: Parliament UK

News 8 April 2020

Coronavirus: Sunak urged to increase child benefit rate

Critics have reiterated calls for unregulated provision to be banned for all children. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 8 April 2020

Consultation on unregulated accommodation extended

Around 800 children are in custody in the UK. Picture: Becky Nixon

News 8 April 2020

Young offenders eligible for temporary release to ease spread of Covid-19

NCS Trust chief executive Mark Gifford has apologised over the cancellation. Picture: NCS Trust

News 8 April 2020

NCS cancels summer programme amid pandemic

Schools have been closed in the UK for more than two weeks. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 April 2020

School closures 'have limited impact' on slowing spread of Covid-19

Families will receive vouchers over the two-week break. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 April 2020

Free school meals scheme to cover Easter holiday

Tulip Siddiq has called for more support for nurseries. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Morning update

People took to their windows and doorsteps to Clap for Our Carers last night. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 April 2020

Clap for our carers: UK pays tribute to teachers, early years staff and social workers

Ofqual has revealed its plan to grade cancelled exams. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Friday 3 April

Victims' commissioner for England and Wales Vera Baird published the report. Picture: Dame Vera Baird

News 2 April 2020

Victims' commissioner backs call to ban unregulated accommodation

Children's Minister Vicky Ford has praised the frontline work of social workers. Picture: Parliament UK

News 2 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Thursday 2 April

More than half of providers said they had plans to downsize their operations. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 April 2020

Thousands of apprenticeships at risk due to coronavirus crisis, providers warn