‘Digital passports’ launched to help tackle online harm for children in care

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The Treasury has only pledged £3bn to education spending. Picture: Adobe Stock

Third of Covid education spending 'to come from existing budgets'

Coronavirus
The Sutton Trust has called for funded childcare hours for disadvantaged families to be increased. Picture: Adobe Stock

Put early years at the heart of Covid-19 recovery, Sutton Trust says

Early Years
MPs are calling for more support for young people after short-term programmes end. Picture: Adobe Stock

Extend Kickstart and Universal Credit uplift to support young people, MPs urge

Coronavirus
Javed Khan has called for children to be 'front and centre' of Covid-19 recovery plans. Picture: Alex Deverill

Mental health impact of pandemic on children ‘could last a lifetime’, Barnardo’s warns

Health
The fund will promote the importance of play. Picture: The Froebel Trust

#Chances4Children: Nurseries to be supported by £1m project to promote play

Early Years
Funding has been announced to improve teaching in underperforming areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

Government funding to boost education for children in disadvantaged areas

Coronavirus
Unregulated supported accommodation should be banned for all under-18s, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Legal action challenges DfE decision not to ban unregulated accommodation for 16-17 year olds

Social Care
The Fostering Network are asking more people to become foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock

#Chances4Children: Foster carers celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight

Social Care
The programme offers training positions for 35 people. Picture: Adobe Stock

DCS retention scheme to launch second phase

Social Care
Youth groups are now permitted to meet inside and out. Picture: Adobe Stock

Easing of Covid-19 restrictions: what new rules mean for children's sector

Early Years
Deprived areas present higher risks of child mortality, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Hundreds of child deaths linked to deprivation 'avoidable', report shows

Health