Critics have reiterated calls for unregulated provision to be banned for all children. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Consultation on unregulated accommodation extended

Social Care
Around 800 children are in custody in the UK. Picture: Becky Nixon

Young offenders eligible for temporary release to ease spread of Covid-19

Youth Justice
NCS Trust chief executive Mark Gifford has apologised over the cancellation. Picture: NCS Trust

NCS cancels summer programme amid pandemic

Youth Work
Norman Lamb was previously shadow health secretary. Picture: Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

Norman Lamb to chair Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

Mental health
Schools have been closed in the UK for more than two weeks. Picture: Adobe Stock

School closures 'have limited impact' on slowing spread of Covid-19

Education
The project teaches children to spot the signs of grooming. Picture: Adobe Stock

YMCA project for CSE victims awarded £80,000

Youth Work
Care leavers share their experiences on video. Picture: Leicestershire Cares

Care leavers share experiences of isolation

Social Care
Families will receive vouchers over the two-week break. Picture: Adobe Stock

Free school meals scheme to cover Easter holiday

Coronavirus
Experts warn that criminals may target children isolated due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

Surge in child exploitation cases

Social Care
Rebecca Long-Bailey replaces Angela Rayner as shadow education secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

Labour reshuffle: Rebecca Long-Bailey appointed as shadow education secretary

Education
Tulip Siddiq has called for more support for nurseries. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily digest: Morning update

Coronavirus
Some social workers used the budget to provide trips and short breaks for families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Social workers 'thrive' using devolved budgets to support vulnerable families

Social Care