Anne Longfield warns that children 'may have needed to have their concerns heard more than ever'. Picture: Alex Devrill

Children in mental health wards 'missed-out on support during lockdown'

Health
Marcus Rashford responded defiantly on Twitter. Picture: Manchester United/Twitter

Marcus Rashford 'dismayed' as MPs vote down free school meals extension

Social Care
Gavin Williamson has been accused of politicising adoption. Picture: Parliament UK

Campaigners accuse Gavin Williamson of using adoption as 'political football'

Social Care
The guide aims to support families to learn together. Picture: Adobe Stock

New guide promotes teaching children about Black History Month

Education

The importance of participating in Black History Month

Guest Blog
Local authorities must focus on families at risk on reaching crisis point, charities warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Councils 'spent £136m on children's social care at the height of lockdown'

Children's Services
Disadvantaged pupils benefitted from one-to-one support, evidence shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Online tutoring pilot effectively supported disadvantaged pupils amid school closures, study finds

Education
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to invest in local authorities. Picture: Parliament UK

Treasury announces one-year spending review ‘focussed entirely’ on Covid-19

Social Care
Avon Tyrrell provided engagement days for 71,000 children last year. Picture: UK Youth

UK Youth announces job cuts at Avon Tyrrell

Youth Work
The government has been asked to return early intervention funding to 2010 levels. Picture: Adobe Stock

Immigration Bill: MPs vote to scrap child refugee rights after Brexit

Social Care
Tulip Siddiq is calling on Conservative MPs to defy Boris Johnson. Picture: Parliament UK

Labour calls for Tory revolt in free school meals row

Education
Rashford is campaigning for children to recieve meals over the school holidays. Picture: Adobe Stock

Education leaders back Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign

Education