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Coronavirus daily digest: Thursday 2 April

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Children's Minister Vicky Ford has shown appreciation to social workers across England while the government has called for schools to remain open over Easter as the sector deals with the impact of coronavirus.
Children's Minister Vicky Ford has praised the frontline work of social workers. Picture: Parliament UK
Children's Minister Vicky Ford has praised the frontline work of social workers. Picture: Parliament UK

Each day, CYP Now will summarise the key issues affecting the children and families sector as it tackles the effects of the pandemic. The daily update signposts children’s services practitioners and leaders to the latest developments, expert views, advice and resources.

Here are latest updates from 2 April:

Minister thanks social workers

Children’s Minister Vicky Ford has spoken with social work practice leaders across the country in a virtual conference about Covid-19.

In a tweet, Ford hailed social workers as "heroes" and reminded the public to "Thank them all every day and especially at this time".

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