HM Government have created a new guidance page, which went live on GOV.UK yesterday. This page is specifically for parents and carers, to bring together...
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Special Guardianship Orders
The President of the Family Division has published new recommendations on special guardianship orders for England and Wales. Read the news story here > Read...
Safeguarding children from racism
Farrer & Co & Just for Kids Law have published an insight briefing looking at safeguarding children from racism. The briefing includes suggestions for how...
Coronavirus: free school meals
The BBC reports that the government in England has agreed to extend a voucher scheme for children to provide free school meals during the summer...
Government unveils £350m tuition plan to help disadvantaged pupils catch up
Up to two million of the most disadvantaged schoolchildren in England will be able to access high-quality tuition as part of a plan to help...
Coronavirus impacts BAME children’s mental health more than white peers, research shows
The Covid-19 pandemic is having a greater negative impact on the mental health of children and young people from black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME)...
Plans to ease guidance for over 2 million shielding
Millions of people shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) will be advised they can spend more time outside their homes from Monday 6 July, the Health and...
Children’s advocacy standards set to be revised under public consultation
Campaigners for improved advocacy services for children and young people are celebrating after securing a public consultation on a revised set of national standards following...
Supporting Children Returning to School after COVID-19 Lockdown
A number of organisations have produced guidance to help professionals, parents and carers who are supporting children through the transition from lockdown to returning to...
Resources for Care Leavers
The Getting Ready Project has produced a new suite of resources to enhance care experienced young people’s knowledge and understanding of their rights and entitlements...
Inquiry Into Child Sex Abuse During Coronavirus Lockdown launched
Former home secretary Sajid Javid has said that the coronavirus lockdown has created a “perfect storm” for many children isolated with their abusers. He will...
Staying Put Grant Allocations 2020-21
The Department for Education has written to local authorities giving details of Staying Put funding allocations for local authorities in 2020-21. The grant provides support to...