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Coronavirus

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

Enver Solomon, chief executive of Just for Kids Law, has written to ministers. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: Campaigners call for end to child arrests amid pandemic

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

Up 95,000 young people were set to take part in the NCS scheme this summer. Picture: NCS Trust

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: NCS considers volunteering role to help national effort

Rainbows and Browies can still complete their badges along with everyone else. Picture: Girlguiding

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: Uniformed youth groups launch online resources

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

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

June O'Sullivan, chief executive of LEYF, has called on the government for more support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2020

Coronavirus: LEYF opens 25 emergency childcare hubs across London

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

Schools in Scotland and Wales have also closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 March 2020

Coronavirus: Schools in England close to most pupils

Non-essential meetings can be held online, advice suggests

News 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Advice for youth work groups