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Many workers have volunteered for 72-hour shifts. Picture: Adobe Stock

9 April 2020

Children's home staff levels at 95 per cent despite Covid-19 outbreak

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge suprised school staff and pupils. Picture: Kensington Palace

9 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Thursday 9 April

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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced more support for schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Morning update

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Charities have called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase child benefits. Picture: Parliament UK

8 April 2020

Coronavirus: Sunak urged to increase child benefit rate

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Critics have reiterated calls for unregulated provision to be banned for all children. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

8 April 2020

Consultation on unregulated accommodation extended

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Around 800 children are in custody in the UK. Picture: Becky Nixon

8 April 2020

Young offenders eligible for temporary release to ease spread of Covid-19

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NCS Trust chief executive Mark Gifford has apologised over the cancellation. Picture: NCS Trust

8 April 2020

NCS cancels summer programme amid pandemic

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Norman Lamb was previously shadow health secretary. Picture: Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

8 April 2020

Norman Lamb to chair Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

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Schools have been closed in the UK for more than two weeks. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 April 2020

School closures 'have limited impact' on slowing spread of Covid-19

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The project teaches children to spot the signs of grooming. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 April 2020

YMCA project for CSE victims awarded £80,000

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Care leavers share their experiences on video. Picture: Leicestershire Cares

6 April 2020

Care leavers share experiences of isolation

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Families will receive vouchers over the two-week break. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 April 2020

Free school meals scheme to cover Easter holiday

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Experts warn that criminals may target children isolated due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 April 2020

Surge in child exploitation cases

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Rebecca Long-Bailey replaces Angela Rayner as shadow education secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

6 April 2020

Labour reshuffle: Rebecca Long-Bailey appointed as shadow education secretary

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Tulip Siddiq has called for more support for nurseries. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Morning update

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