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More children's homes may have opened to help local authorities cope with Covid-19, Ofsted says. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 November 2020

Ofsted registers most children’s homes on record ‘to cope with pandemic’

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Kamena Dorling: It is time for the government to take real action to ensure that children receive the best possible care and support

23 November 2020

Children in mental health hospitals at risk of serious rights violations, charity warns

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Home education figures have jumped by 38 per cent compared with last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 November 2020

Home education rise leaving children’s services ‘stretched’, ADCS warns

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Vulnerable young people will have data packages extended. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 November 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 23 November

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Sara Tough is director of children's services at Norfolk County Council. Picture: Norfolk County Council

23 November 2020

CYP Now Early Help Conference: Local authorities hit by increase in demand for early intervention services

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Windsor and Maidenhead youth offending service has been praised for 'outstanding' joint working. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 November 2020

Windsor and Maidenhead YOS rated ‘good’ by inspectors

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The House of Lords has raised concerns about the impact of lockdown on vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 November 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 20 November

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The commission has raised concerns about increasing poverty rates.

20 November 2020

Covid-19 ‘having a devastating impact on children’s rights’

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Young people are more likely to keep online bullying secret than in 2015, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 November 2020

Homophobic and racist online bullying increasing, research warns

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Youth work is 'vital' for disadvantaged young people, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 November 2020

Urgent call for Youth Investment Fund 'to stop sector collapse'

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Campaigners are calling for a ban on unregulated accommodation for all young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 November 2020

Lords' debate ramps up calls for outright ban of unregulated placements

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Social workers are being forced to take time off work, new DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 November 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 19 November

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During lockdown many young offenders missed out on education. Picture: Peter Young

19 November 2020

Education committee launches prison learning inquiry

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Children are spending more time online during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 November 2020

Digital safeguarding conference explores how to protect children online amid pandemic

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Less children are now attending school, new DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

18 November 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 18 November

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