Being here for children during a pandemic

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Babies born during the pandemic face increased risk of being missed by support services, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

Calls for ‘urgent reform’ of services to protect young children and babies

Coronavirus
The funding is set to support a range of youth projects. Picture: Arlene O'Connerly

DCMS fails to spend £17m Youth Covid Support Fund, NAO investigation finds

Coronavirus
Slough Council will become the sole owner of Slough Children's Services Trust. Picture: Google maps

Slough Council takes control of children’s services trust

Social Care
Councils across the country are being urged to follow in Islington's footsteps. Picture: Adobe Stock

#Chances4Children: Islington Council pledges free wi-fi for care leavers

Coronavirus
Children with SEND said they had enjoyed spending more time with thier parents. Picture: Adobe Stock

Call for flexible ‘homeworking’ to continue for SEND children

Special Educational Needs
Professionals may becomed 'overwhelmed' with trying to respond, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Sector 'overwhelmed' by raft of inquiries running alongside Care Review, campaigners warn

Coronavirus
Researchers are calling for improved SEND assessments. Picture: Adobe Stock

Disadvantaged children missing out on SEND support, major research warns

Special Educational Needs
Marcus Rashford led calls for the expansion of the fund. Picture: FareShare

Holiday Activities and Food Alliance launches to support local authorities

Coronavirus
Night shift workers should only be paid for the hours they are working, the court ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

Supreme Court rules against minimum wage for ‘sleep-in’ workers

Social Care

Pupil premium changes will make schools' jobs tougher

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Why does social work have the word 'social' in it?

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