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Shadow early years minister was among those to write to ministers. Picture: Parliament UK

News 1 September 2020

Labour warning over rise in children’s services referrals as schools return

England forward Marcus Rashford shared his own experiences of food poverty. Picture: Manchester United

News 1 September 2020

Marcus Rashford unveils food poverty taskforce

One project is aimed at helping children transition to secondary school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 September 2020

#Chances4Children: Funding for projects boosting attainment of children with a social worker

Blogs 28 August 2020

What have we learned about our relationships with care leavers during lockdown?

Bilal Safi, Mohammed Ebrar Safi, and Mohammed Yaseen Safi were abducted last week. Picture: Met Police

News 28 August 2020

Imran Safi: Manhunt for father over abduction of three children from foster home

Parents reported more incidents of violence during lockdown, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 August 2020

Child to parent violence ‘increases during lockdown’

Blogs 25 August 2020

A charter to support vulnerable children's needs post lockdown

Covid-19 has sparked a decline in potential foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 August 2020

#Chances4Children: Care-experienced woman fronts foster carer drive

Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield has published a new briefing. Picture: Children's commissioner for England

News 24 August 2020

Children’s commissioner for England warns hundreds of children lived in hotels during lockdown

Article 39 director Carolyne Willow is 'thrilled' to be granted the appeal. Picture: Article 39

News 24 August 2020

Article 39 granted appeal over children’s social care exemptions

Andy Elvin: 'As we can fix this today it is beholden on us all to do so.' Picture: Tact Fostering and Adoption

News 21 August 2020

Foster care leaders offer to house migrant children under care of Border Force

Some multi-academy trusts recieved just one laptop each. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 August 2020

Government laptop scheme: Only a third of eligible children benefit from free technology

Ombudsman Michaeal King said Coventry was not following statutory guidelines. Picture: LGO

News 20 August 2020

Coventry Council changes free school transport appeals after ombudsman ruling

Councils have seen income fall as a result of services being closed. Picture: Adobestock

News 20 August 2020

Covid-19 set to drive up children's services spending by £300m

More than 275 migrant children have arrived in Dover since May. Picture: AdobeStock

News 18 August 2020

Border Force to care for migrant children as Kent 'reaches capacity', Home Office confirms