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Young people have been worst hit by the impact of Covid-19 on the jobs market, the ONS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 September 2020

Young people worst hit by impact of Covid-19 on jobs market, ONS reveals

More people are expected to turn to foodbanks due to financial pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic

News 14 September 2020

Covid-19: Charities anticipate 'bleak winter' as more families face financial crisis

Former unaccompanied children advise others to keep busy by playing sports. Picture: GMIAU

News 10 September 2020

New guide to supporting migrant children through age assessments

Article 39 director Carolyne Willow calls for an indepdent audit of responses. Picture: Article 39

News 10 September 2020

Critics accuse DfE of ‘sinking to new low’ over revised consultation results

Exemptions have been used more than 380 times by 80 local authorities, the government has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 September 2020

DfE ‘missed out’ responses in children’s social care exemptions consultation

Childhood obesity is higher in more deprived areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 September 2020

Government ‘will miss 2030 target to halve childhood obesity’

Steve Stockley: Child must be at the heart of every decision. Picture: Foster Talk

Opinion 9 September 2020

Opinion - Safeguarding needs to be at the heart of any further changes to fostering regulations

Care leavers will be offered positions across Whitehall. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 September 2020

Government offers 500 internships to care leavers

The LGA's Judith Blake said it is 'essential that the right services can be there to support [families] and help them cope'. Picture: LGA

News 7 September 2020

Council leaders call for more funding as children's services referrals set to rise

Migrant children should be supported through the asylum process, charities say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 September 2020

Migrant children need support of trained advocates, charities warn

Dover has seen an increase in arrivals of migrants on boats. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 September 2020

Home Office launches consultation on National Transfer Scheme for migrant children

Oxfordshire Council is among those proposing spending cuts. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council

News 4 September 2020

Councils propose multi-million pound cuts to children’s services due to pandemic

Exemptions have been used more than 380 times by 80 local authorities, the government has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 September 2020

Children’s social care exemptions extended after consultation

Social workers in Oxfordshire are using teddy bears to help relieve anxiety in children around Covid-19. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council

News 3 September 2020

#Chances4Children: Rosie the Covid bear helps children understand pandemic

The government's Kickstart job scheme launches today. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 September 2020

Kickstart scheme: Care leavers ‘should be at the front of the queue’ for jobs