Rules come into force at the end of October to curb the use of agency social workers

Consortium wins £3m tender to run government DCS programme

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Youth services are working to support young people online. Picture: Positive Youth Foundation

Coronavirus daily digest: Tuesday 14 April

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New parents may have less support during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

Government urged to keep babies safe amid pandemic

Early Years
St John Ambulance are among charities listed as eligible for funding. Picture: St John Ambulance

Coronavirus: Funding advice for charities 

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Health visitors have been left without gloves and hand sanitiser, Unite the Union says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily digest: Friday 10 April

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Just 12 per cent of children are currently attending nursery. Picture: Adobe Stock

Half of nurseries open to children of Covid-19 keyworkers, study finds

Early Years
Many workers have volunteered for 72-hour shifts. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children's home staff levels at 95 per cent despite Covid-19 outbreak

Social Care
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge suprised school staff and pupils. Picture: Kensington Palace

Coronavirus daily digest: Thursday 9 April

Complete suspension of LGO complaints process is wrong

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New ways of leading

The ADCS Blog
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced more support for schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily digest: Morning update

Charities have called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase child benefits. Picture: Parliament UK

Coronavirus: Sunak urged to increase child benefit rate

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