Campaigners have called for more action to prevent food poverty. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 10 June

Coronavirus
The amendments to statutory duties were introduced in April 24-hours after being laid before parliament. Picture: Adobe Stock

Timeline for relaxation of social care statutory duties

Social Care
Shadow education secretary Rebecca Long Bailey will lead Labour's calls to scrap the changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

Labour urges parliament to oppose changes to statutory duties to vulnerable children

Coronavirus

What's worked during lockdown will shape future of children's services

Guest Blog

Why we cannot let Covid-19 compromise young people’s future health

Health
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will make a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon. Picture: Parliament UK

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 9 June

Coronavirus
Anne Longfield called the government's decision not to extend free school meals as 'exceptionally short-sighted'. Image: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

Commissioner and MPs call for extension of free school meals over summer holidays

Education

Children's Commissioner: 'Decision not to extend free school meals shows a lack of compassion'

Education
Schools will not reopen fully until September, the Education Secretary is expected to announce. Picture: Adobe Stock

Disadvantaged children 'worst affected' as government drops plan to reopen schools

Coronavirus
Less than 1 per cent of under-fives in England are receiving mental health support, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Covid-19 increases risk of mental health issues in under-fives, new research warns

Early Years
Rosemary Watt-Wyness, chief executive of London Youth, said the programme would be seeking practitioners with untapped potential. Image: London Youth

Youth workers to be trained to lead violence response in London

Youth Work
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has backed the iniative. Picture: Andy Burnham/Facebook

Greater Manchester housing providers pledge support for care leavers

Social Care