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Just a quarter of foster children remain in placements after turning 18, new research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

2 December 2020

Three quarters of foster carers leave placements after turning 18, new research shows

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Children have said they will miss visiting relatives this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock

2 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 2 December

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

The ruling was made by three judges at London's High Court. Picture: Mermaids

2 December 2020

Trans rights charities question High Court ruling on puberty blockers for under-16s

Fiona Simpson Health

The Anne Frank Trust UK holds anti-bullying workshops. Picture: Anne Frank Trust UK

2 December 2020

#Chances4Children: Workshops inspired by Anne Frank ‘significantly reduce prejudice’ in young people

Fiona Simpson Chances4Children

Yvette Stanley, Ofsted's national director for regulation and social care, said the pandemic had exacerbated a range of problems in services for children. Picture: Ofsted

1 December 2020

Pandemic a ‘pressure cooker’ for issues facing vulnerable children, Ofsted chief warns

Fiona Simpson Social Care

NDNA chief Purnima Tanuku said childcare providers need more funding to tackle the impact of Covid-19. Image: NDNA

1 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 1 December

Derren Hayes Early Years

Staff from councils involved in the programme said it had helped improve literacy outcomes for local children. Image: Becky Nixon

1 December 2020

Councils tackle young children's development gaps

Derren Hayes Early Years

Nursery leaders have described the move as 'a blow' to the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 November 2020

DfE ‘denying Covid support to early years providers’, sector warns

Neil Puffett Early Years

Teenagers can use the app to access opportunities in their area. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 November 2020

#Chances4Children: Met Police to use charity app to tackle youth knife crime

Fiona Simpson Chances4Children

Half of children are experiencing increased anxiety in the run up to Christmas, Action for Children say. Picture: Action for Children

30 November 2020

Prospect of Covid Christmas heightening anxiety for children, study finds

Neil Puffett Social Care

The children's minister met young food ambassadors on Zoom. Picture: Children's Right2Food campaign/Twitter

30 November 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 30 November

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More than 600 children were referred to local authority children's services a day after the first lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 November 2020

Councils report influx of referrals to children’s services

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One in four childcare providers face closures, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 November 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 27 November

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The research follows nine years of work by the Duchess. Picture: Royal Foundation

27 November 2020

Duchess of Cambridge reveals early years survey findings

Fiona Simpson Early Years

26 November 2020

In the December edition of CYP Now: Care leaver housing; youth social action; and youth justice special

Derren Hayes Children's Services