A balance of risk versus benefit

Children's Services

Stepping up to prepare for a return to the 'new normal'

Early Years
The Duchess of Cambridge attends a round table with experts on maternity and post-natal health. Picture: Institure of Health Visiting

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 4 May

Coronavirus
Adoption UK says many vulnerable children may need extra support when schools fully reopen. Picture: Adobe Stock

Charity calls for extra support for adopted children on return to school

Social Care
Children's homes have reported an increase in referrals for older children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Half of children's homes 'still accepting referrals' amid pandemic

Social Care
Callum, aged five, (pictured with sister Daniella) is one of the winners. Picture: AVUK

Deaf children win chance to highlight literacy skills

Special Educational Needs
More than half of UK adults have reported an increase in anxiety. Picture: Adobe Stock

Key findings from the latest ONS data on impact of Covid-19

Coronavirus
The study was commissioned by Northumbria Police. Picture: Adobe Stock

Police need ACE training to better understand impact of child violence, study says

Youth Justice
New guidance has been published for new parents. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 1 May

Coronavirus
The Trussell Trust are supporting thousands more families since lockdown began. Picture: Trussell Trust

Thousands more children relying on foodbanks during lockdown, charities warn

Coronavirus
More than a third of key workers have admitted to having safety fears at work. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 30 April

Coronavirus
Early years leaders say providers are between "a rock and a hard place". Picture: Adobe Stock

Childcare leaders criticise inclusion of nurseries in consumer watchdog probe

Coronavirus