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The See, Hear, Respond programme supports vulnerable children that are 'hidden' from agencies during the pandemic

8 December 2020

Children's charities to get extra funding for Covid response

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Rachel de Souza deemed too many searches 'unnecessary, unsafe and under-reported'

8 December 2020

Government reveals preferred candidate for next England children's commissioner

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Oxfordshire County Council is considering a free meals scheme for young children.

7 December 2020

Covid winter grant scheme: Councils roll-out government-funded holiday hunger support

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Local government and social care ombudsman Michael King called on Nottingham City Council to apologise over the decision. Picture: LGO

7 December 2020

Mother 'left in debt' after council ends school transport for autistic son

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Increased family time during lockdown was seen as a positive for foster children, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 December 2020

Study highlights positive impact of lockdown for foster children

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Thousands of vulnerable children will miss out on festive celebrations this year, Barnardo's has warned. Picture: Barnardo's

7 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 7 December

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Children as young as 15 were 'subject to solitary confinement', inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 December 2020

Inspectors criticise Rainsbrook STC for locking up children 23 hours a day for two weeks on arrival

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

7 December 2020

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

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

4 December 2020

Children in care rise continues, latest data suggests

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

4 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 4 December

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

3 December 2020

Support children and young people throughout care journey, academics urge

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

3 December 2020

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

Joe Lepper Education

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

3 December 2020

Ofsted announces return to full inspections in 2021

Joe Lepper Ofsted

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

3 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 3 December

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

3 December 2020

Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit launch nurturing schools partnership

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