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Kevin the Carrot and family are encouraging healthy eating this Christmas. Picture: Aldi UK

News 7 December 2020

#Chances4Children: Aldi's Kevin the Carrot and Team GB join forces for healthy eating initiative

Jenny Coles said the interim findings highlight the 'drastic impact' the pandemic is having on children's services work. Image: ADCS

News 4 December 2020

Children in care rise continues, latest data suggests

Study shows the number of children in care was higher in June 2020 than the year before. Image: Adobe Stock

News 4 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 4 December

Care leavers reported experiencing mental health problems at university. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2020

Support children and young people throughout care journey, academics urge

Young people with high needs should be given extra support, research states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2020

Council and college leaders call for 'radical shake-up' of SEND support in further education

Amanda Spielman: We want to return to our usual work in a measured, sensitive and practical way. Picture: Ofsted

News 3 December 2020

Ofsted announces return to full inspections in 2021

The government has announced a package of measures to support next year's exam students. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 3 December

A similar scheme launched in London earlier this year. Picture: nurtureuk

News 3 December 2020

Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit launch nurturing schools partnership

Yvette Stanley, Ofsted's national director for regulation and social care, said the pandemic had exacerbated a range of problems in services for children. Picture: Ofsted

News 3 December 2020

'Serious shortage' of secure children’s home places concerns Ofsted

Families were initially forced to wait days for vouchers, an NAO investigation found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2020

Free school meals scheme prompted thousands of helpline calls in first weeks, investigation finds

Meetings between children and potential kinship carers have been given the green light. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2020

Children can meet potential kinship carers amid new Covid-19 restrictions

Just a quarter of foster children remain in placements after turning 18, new research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2020

Three quarters of foster carers leave placements after turning 18, new research shows

Children have said they will miss visiting relatives this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 2 December

The ruling was made by three judges at London's High Court. Picture: Mermaids

News 2 December 2020

Trans rights charities question High Court ruling on puberty blockers for under-16s

The Anne Frank Trust UK holds anti-bullying workshops. Picture: Anne Frank Trust UK

News 2 December 2020

#Chances4Children: Workshops inspired by Anne Frank ‘significantly reduce prejudice’ in young people