Lisa Harker, Nuffield FJO’s director, said the new findings showed the rise in care numbers is a mental health crisis as much as a parenting crisis

Mothers in care proceedings more likely to have pre-existing mental health problems, study finds

Health
Vulnerable children could miss out on vital support if services are 'squeezed', researchers warn. Picture: Action for Children

Early intervention services ‘unable to cope’ as lockdown measures lift

Coronavirus
The government has said free school meal vouchers will be stopped during the summer holidays. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 16 June

Coronavirus
Sector leaders have accused the government of 'turn a blind eye' to early years settings. Picture: Adobe Stock

Surge in early years closures before lockdown, Ofsted figures show

Early Years
Footballer Marcus Rashford has written an emotional letter to MPs. Picture: Marcus Rashford/Man Utd Twitter

Marcus Rashford's campaign prompts government U-turn on free school meals

New criteria would ensure that custody is only made available for the most serious crimes, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Custody for children should be a 'last resort', disproportionality report urges

Youth Justice
Medway Council's project has supported more than 2,000 families over five years. Picture: Adobe Stock

Medway’s Troubled Families programme named best in South East

Social Care
Footballer Marcus Rashford has written an emotional letter to MPs. Picture: Marcus Rashford/Man Utd Twitter

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 15 June

Families with children that have complex needs and disabilities can apply for grants of around £500 for vital equipment through the Family Fund

Guide to government coronavirus funding

Education
Pupils due to sit GCSE and A-level exams next year have returned to school. Picture: Adobe Stock

School reopening row deepens as Year 10 and 12 pupils return

Education
Many adoptees lacked confidence in their academic ability, a new study finds. Image: Adobe Stock

Third of adopted children fail to complete college course, study finds

Social Care
Sport will be vital in helping children recover from lockdown, the Youth Sports Trust said. Picture: Youth Sports Trust

Government urged to clarify future of PE and sport funding for primary schools

Education