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The independent fostering agency was set up by Reading Council. Picture: Reading Council

24 March 2020

Foster agency created by previously 'inadequate' council improves

Neil Puffett Social Care

Tens of thousands of childminder jobs are at risk. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 March 2020

Coronavirus: Government urged to support childminders

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Pain-inducing restraint is used in secure units in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 March 2020

Council of Europe condemns use of pain-inducing restraint on children

Neil Puffett Youth Justice

The government has been criticised for undermining a public consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 March 2020

Coronavirus Bill could remove council duties to care leavers

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

Guidance has been issued for children with complex conditions. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 March 2020

Coronavirus: Isolation advice for children's homes and special schools

Fiona Simpson Education

Social workers should visit children deemed most vulnerable, guidance states. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 March 2020

Coronavirus: DfE asks social workers to visit vulnerable children with symptoms

Neil Puffett Children's Services

Parents have been forced to stop working due to school and nursery closures. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 March 2020

Coronavirus: Families fear ‘going under’ during outbreak

Neil Puffett Children's Services

Schools in Scotland and Wales have also closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 March 2020

Coronavirus: Schools in England close to most pupils

Fiona Simpson Education

Coronavirus has closed schools and nurseries. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

20 March 2020

Coronavirus: Five key resources for professionals

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Non-essential meetings can be held online, advice suggests

19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Advice for youth work groups

Joe Lepper Youth Work

Culture Secretary Oliver Downden praised the work of charities. Picture: Parliament UK

19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Youth groups join major volunteering push

Joe Lepper Youth Work

The government has asked catering providers to provide care packages to replace free school meals. Picture: Lucie Carlier

19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Government announces plans for free school meals

Fiona Simpson Education

Some 61 per cent of local authority social workers have been in post less than five years, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 March 2020

Coronavirus: BASW urges more support for social workers

Nina Jacobs Social Care

Schools will close from today. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 March 2020

Coronavirus: DfE reveals list of key workers as schools close

Nina Jacobs Education

Parklands' head teacher shared the guidelines on social media. Picture: Chris Dyson

18 March 2020

Coronavirus: School praised over safeguarding plans for closure

Neil Puffett Education