What a year!

The ADCS Blog
Obesity levels for poorer children start at an early age, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Obesity rates among poorest teenagers double that of richer peers, research shows

Health
Rachel de Souza deemed too many searches 'unnecessary, unsafe and under-reported'

Concern over next children’s commissioner's failure to back smacking ban

Social Care
Centrepoint has warned EU nationals risk homelessness after Brexit. Picture: Centrepoint

Brexit: Young EU nationals urged to apply for residency to avoid homelessness

Social Care
Victims reported being unable to concentrate on school work. Picture: Adobe Stock

Child sexual abuse in schools ‘an open secret’, inquiry finds

Social Care
Rachel de Souza will take up the position in March next year. Picture: DfE

Rachel De Souza named as new children’s commissioner

Social Care
The Social Mobility Commission has called for improved communication across Whitehall. Picture: Adobe Stock

Social Mobility Commission to move to Cabinet Office

Social Care
Exam students will return first. Picture: Adobe Stock

DfE announces staggered returns for secondary schools after Christmas

Education
The sector worked to protect vulnerable children worst affected by the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

Covid-19: Key challenges met by the sector in 2020

Coronavirus
Social media firms face tougher sanctions if the bill is passed. Picture: Adobe Stock

Campaigners welcome online harms legislation to protect children

Social Care
Both primary and secondary school pupils missed out on learning, the report shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Disadvantaged children lost most days of learning due to Covid-19, new research shows

Coronavirus
Childcare workers have been heavily impacted by the pandemic, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

MPs call for review into impact of Covid-19 on childcare workforce

Early Years