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Shadow education secretary Rebecca Long Bailey will lead Labour's calls to scrap the changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 June 2020

Labour urges parliament to oppose changes to statutory duties to vulnerable children

Blogs 10 June 2020

What's worked during lockdown will shape future of children's services

Blogs 10 June 2020

Why we cannot let Covid-19 compromise young people’s future health

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will make a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon. Picture: Parliament UK

News 9 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 9 June

Anne Longfield called the government's decision not to extend free school meals as 'exceptionally short-sighted'. Image: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 9 June 2020

Commissioner and MPs call for extension of free school meals over summer holidays

Blogs 9 June 2020

Children's Commissioner: 'Decision not to extend free school meals shows a lack of compassion'

Schools will not reopen fully until September, the Education Secretary is expected to announce. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2020

Disadvantaged children 'worst affected' as government drops plan to reopen schools

Less than 1 per cent of under-fives in England are receiving mental health support, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2020

Covid-19 increases risk of mental health issues in under-fives, new research warns

Rosemary Watt-Wyness, chief executive of London Youth, said the programme would be seeking practitioners with untapped potential. Image: London Youth

News 8 June 2020

Youth workers to be trained to lead violence response in London

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has backed the iniative. Picture: Andy Burnham/Facebook

News 8 June 2020

Greater Manchester housing providers pledge support for care leavers

Schools in the North West have been urged to remain closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 8 June

Blogs 8 June 2020

We need a care system review to ensure unregulated provision changes have maximum impact

Blogs 8 June 2020

Seeing lockdown through an infant’s eyes

Blogs 8 June 2020

Walk a mile in my shoes

Blogs 8 June 2020

The law of humanity: Covid-19 and beyond