Gavin Williamson spoke to the education select committee on Wednesday. Picture: Parliament Live

Gavin Williamson: DfE had 'no knowledge' of new Covid strain when it ordered Greenwich to keep schools open

Education
Many children do not have a laptop to work from, campaigners have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Latest boost to DfE laptop scheme ‘inadequate’, campaigners say

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Children must be educated about grooming, the conference heard. Picture: Adobe Stock

Safeguarding in the Digital Age: Empower young people to talk about online grooming, conference told

Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson was quizzed over the impact of a third lockdown on children. Picture: Parliament TV

Five key things Gavin Williamson told the education select committee

Coronavirus
Families have shared images of 'inadequate' food parcels on Twitter. Picture: Marcus Rashford/Twitter

DfE launches investigation over ‘woefully inadequate’ free school meals parcels

Coronavirus
Children's minister Vicky Ford confirmed the extension of the funding. Picture: Parliament UK

Adoption Support Fund to be extended, Vicky Ford confirms

Social Care

Pandemic Heroes: is it time for the early years and childcare workforce to get the recognition they truly deserve?

Guest Blog
Baroness Beeban Kidron says 'kids will pay the price' for poor safeguarding. Picture: Parliament UK

Safeguarding in the digital age: Protection of children from online harms ‘an unmitigated disaster’

Social Care
The Special Guardianship Order has been a significant option for permanence since 2005. Picture: Adobe Stock

Southend council criticised by ombudsman over failure to support special guardians

Social Care
Children from low-income families struggle to learn from home, experts have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

DfE faces legal action over claims 'low-income families at risk of catching Covid-19'

Coronavirus
Critical workers have been asked to work from home where possible to avoid overcrowding schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

Key workers advised to keep children at home ‘if they can’ in latest DfE U-turn

Coronavirus
Tulip Siddiq has written to Vicky Ford expressing concern for vulnerable children. Picture: Parliament UK

Labour calls for clarity on support for most vulnerable children during lockdown

Coronavirus