Peter Wanless of the NSPCC calls for more preventive action on child poverty, a ban on ‘morally repugnant’ smacking and favours guardrails online rather than bansThe boss of the UK’s leading children’s...
Read MoreInclusion comes after eight months of the country’s bombing of Gaza which has killed 13,000 children Survivors of Israeli strike on Gaza school describe finding children’s bodiesThe United Nations has added Israel to...
Read MoreCharities call for law within first 100 days after general election to ensure annual rises in the financial help parents receiveThe next government should pass a new law within 100 days of winning the general election that would...
Read MoreYoung people with complex needs face long waits for places because providers fear negative watchdog reportsSome care homes in England are refusing to take children with complex needs because they are worried it might affect...
Read MoreShocking figures gathered by the Observer show social care provision is dictated by money, not needNew children’s care homes are being disproportionately placed in cheaper and more deprived parts of England, according to...
Read MoreStaff warn vulnerable children may be harmed as they struggle to find placements after 28 homes given deadline to shut by chainOne of the UK’s largest for-profit care chains has been accused of failing dozens of vulnerable...
Read MoreSenior Tories condemn ‘sickening’ plans which would allow unaccompanied minors to be held, in U-turn on past legislationRishi Sunak’s plan to reduce small boat crossings will effectively reverse a ban on child...
Read MoreRecruits in pilot scheme have been taken from chains in charge of facilities deemed unsatisfactoryManagers from some of the largest private children’s home chains in the UK have been asked to carry out inspections for...
Read MoreMental health problems are linked to financial squeeze on families, according to new Childhood Trust reportOne in 10 children in Britain have started self-harming – with many also having suicidal thoughts – as a...
Read MoreProfessionals urged to be more sceptical and ready to remove at-risk children after death of Arthur Labinjo-HughesSocial workers need to be more sceptical and decisive when confronted by “manipulative and deceitful”...
Read MoreJust 39% of children or young adults in care have applications to remain in UK after BrexitThousands of children of EU citizens who have been taken into care may become “undocumented” adults with no right to work,...
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Downing Street says EU’s suggestion of UK joining agreement
Cabinet secretary rejects Robert Jenrick’s demand to investigate Richard
Relatively minor tweak to finance bill is part of
Downing Street says EU’s suggestion of UK joining agreement
UK’s top civil servant rejects Robert Jenrick’s demand to
Trade chief has said membership of Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention could
Chancellor says she will tweak finance bill amid effort
Tory leader told shadow cabinet last week she wanted
Ed Davey says it is ‘alarming’ the government will
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