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Adoption UK says many vulnerable children may need extra support when schools fully reopen. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Charity calls for extra support for adopted children on return to school

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

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

Children's Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has called for more support for vulnerable children

News 30 April 2020

Children's commissioner for England: Government must revoke changes to statutory duties

Gavin Williamson answers questions from the education select committee over videolink. Picture: Parliament TV

News 29 April 2020

Five key points Gavin Williamson told the education select committee

Some older foster carers may lose out on income, providers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2020

Foster care providers call for clarity over emergency funding

Blogs 28 April 2020

'Covid-19 is magnifying the inequalities in society'

Hundreds of children reported being abused or neglected in just one week. Picture: NSPCC

News 27 April 2020

Hundreds of children each week 'suffer abuse and neglect during lockdown'

Parents are advise to research new apps used by children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2020

How to protect children from online abuse during lockdown

Children's Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has called for more support for vulnerable children

News 25 April 2020

Vulnerable children ‘hidden’ during lockdown, children’s commissioner warns

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

News 24 April 2020

Death of second social worker sparks fresh call for PPE

Opinion 24 April 2020

'Emergency legislation is another attempt to push through exemption clause changes'

Some social workers had been forced to provide their own protective kit. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 April 2020

Providers' group issues warning over PPE supplies

Experts warn that criminals may target children isolated due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 April 2020

Sector leaders hit back at 'dangerous' relaxation of councils' statutory duties

The project teaches children to spot the signs of grooming. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Online support services 'less effective' than face-to-face sessions