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The legislation bypassed parliament's 21-day rule. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Emergency legislation relaxes councils' statutory duties to vulnerable children

Just one per cent of all children attended school over Easter. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 April 2020

'Very low' numbers of vulnerable children attending school, figures reveal

Vicky Ford answered questions over videolink. Picture: Parliament TV

News 22 April 2020

Minister backs plans to relax council duties to vulnerable children

The discussion was held remotely. Picture: Parliament TV

News 22 April 2020

Five key things the children's minister told the education select committee

Vulnerable young people 'need more support', sector leaders have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 April 2020

Charities urge DfE to change 'misleading' Covid-19 care leavers guidance

Gavin Williamson led the government press briefing on Sunday. Picture: UK Prime Minister/Twitter

News 20 April 2020

DfE unveils home learning support as fostered children stay away from school

Cornwall Council has launched an appeal for emergency accommodation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 April 2020

Cornwall Council launches emergency appeal for care leaver accommodation

Concerns have been raised over more children witnessing domestic violence. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 April 2020

Increased support for domestic abuse victims as reports surge

Blogs 16 April 2020

We can hit the target, without missing the point

Adoptive families may face "greater stress" amid the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 April 2020

Adoption Support Fund to subsidise online services amid Covid-19 pandemic

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

Care leavers share their experiences on video. Picture: Leicestershire Cares

News 6 April 2020

Care leavers share experiences of isolation

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

News 6 April 2020

Surge in child exploitation cases