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UK ‘failing migrant children who came here alone and live in squalor’, say Lords

By The Press Association25th July 2016News England

Thousands of lone migrant children are living in squalid conditions or are vulnerable to smuggling gangs after being let down by European countries including the UK, a report has warned.

Great Ormond Street fears losing ‘brightest minds’ over EU funding

By The Press Association22nd July 2016News England

Losing EU funding for medical research could cost the lives of some vulnerable children, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has said. In a plea to the Government to secure a

Consultation: Reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect (Home Office)

By Iain MacDonald22nd July 2016Reports & Resources

This consultation sets out the government’s programme of reform to provide better outcomes for vulnerable children. It seeks views on the possible introduction of one of 2 additional statutory measures:

Two men found guilty of abusing six pupils at school for vulnerable boys

By The Press Association22nd July 2016News Scotland

Two men have been found guilty of sexually abusing and assaulting boys at a Catholic-run school in the 1970s and 80s. John Farrell, 73, and Paul Kelly, 64, were convicted

Mencap urge Government address funding crisis in short breaks for disabled

By The Press Association22nd July 2016News England

The Government is being urged to “address the crisis in local councils’ funding” hitting disabled people and their families. Learning disability charity Mencap spoke out after two families from Newbury

First Minister pledges new approach to tackle child poverty in Scotland

By The Press Association21st July 2016News Scotland

Legislation aimed at helping to eradicate child poverty in Scotland has been announced by Nicola Sturgeon. The First Minister said the Child Poverty Bill will set out a new approach

Child abuse sanctions could mean jail for school staff who fail to raise alarm

By The Press Association21st July 2016News England

School secretaries, caterers or caretakers could face jail if they fail to raise the alarm about child abuse. As well as teachers, doctors and social workers, those in administrative or

New research shows dogs significantly de-stress families with autistic children

By Iain MacDonald20th July 2016Education & Training

Owning a pet dog reduces stress and significantly improves functioning in families who have a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), new research has shown. The study, carried out by

High childcare costs leaving working parents £2,600 short of decent living standard

By Iain MacDonald20th July 2016News England

New research from Loughborough University published today reveals that childcare costs are leaving working couples £2,600 a year short of a decent living standard. This year’s analysis of the Minimum

Edinburgh nursery nurse struck off over catalogue of racist and physical abuse

By The Press Association20th July 2016News Scotland

A nursery nurse has been struck off for calling a toddler a “terrorist” and a “bomber”. Nikki Alexander lost her job at Busy Bees nursery in Edinburgh for a catalogue

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UK ‘failing migrant children who came here alone and live in squalor’, say Lords

Great Ormond Street fears losing ‘brightest minds’ over EU funding

Consultation: Reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect (Home Office)

Two men found guilty of abusing six pupils at school for vulnerable boys

Mencap urge Government address funding crisis in short breaks for disabled

First Minister pledges new approach to tackle child poverty in Scotland

Child abuse sanctions could mean jail for school staff who fail to raise alarm

New research shows dogs significantly de-stress families with autistic children

High childcare costs leaving working parents £2,600 short of decent living standard

Edinburgh nursery nurse struck off over catalogue of racist and physical abuse

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

Elon Musk ‘knows absolutely nothing’ about grooming gangs, Jess Phillips says

Former child abuse inquiry chairwoman urges Government to act over 2022 report

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Tag: Childrens Services

UK ‘failing migrant children who came here alone and live in squalor’, say Lords

Great Ormond Street fears losing ‘brightest minds’ over EU funding

Consultation: Reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect (Home Office)

Two men found guilty of abusing six pupils at school for vulnerable boys

Mencap urge Government address funding crisis in short breaks for disabled

First Minister pledges new approach to tackle child poverty in Scotland

Child abuse sanctions could mean jail for school staff who fail to raise alarm

New research shows dogs significantly de-stress families with autistic children

High childcare costs leaving working parents £2,600 short of decent living standard

Edinburgh nursery nurse struck off over catalogue of racist and physical abuse