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Charity raise concern over number of applications for looked after children to EU settlement scheme

By Jemma Crew, Reporter30th March 2021News England

Applications for the right to stay in the UK through the EU Settlement scheme have not yet been made for the majority of EU children in care and care leavers,

Mother of boy with Down Syndrome calls for clarity on vaccines for extremely vulnerable children

By Dave Higgens, Reporter29th March 2021News England

The mother of a 13-year-old boy with Down Syndrome is calling for clearer guidance on the vaccination of clinically extremely vulnerable children after facing a “brick wall” of obstacles. Isaac

Engage: Special guardianship helps thousands of children to leave care. It needs more support

By Judith Harwin, Lancaster University17th March 2021Engage

The pandemic has brought with it yet more hardship for families across the nation. But amid increases in domestic abuse, parental and child mental health difficulties as well as deprivation

Government’s catch-up programme may not be reaching poorest children, watchdog warns

By Eleanor Busby, Reporter17th March 2021News England

The Government’s flagship catch-up programme for pupils affected by months of school closures may not be reaching the most disadvantaged children, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned. Fewer than half

Engage: Every government department should put children at top of agenda to prevent ‘lost generation’

By Eleanor Busby, Reporter16th March 2021Engage

Every Government department should be “constantly pushing” to improve the lives of children to ensure they do not become the “lost generation”, England’s new children’s commissioner has said. Dame Rachel

Number sleeping rough in autumn down for third consecutive year but still 52% higher than 2010

By Jemma Crew, Reporter25th February 2021News England

The number of people estimated to be sleeping rough on a single night in autumn fell by more than a third in a year, figures show. There were 2,688 people

Youth services funding cut by 73% with loss of over 4,500 jobs in less than decade – YMCA

By Jemma Crew, Reporter18th February 2021News England

Youth services in England have had their local authority funding cut by 73% in less than a decade, according to analysis from the YMCA. Spending by councils stood at £372.12

Children’s commissioner warns PM over sloganism unless vulnerable children placed centre stage

By Eleanor Busby, Reporter17th February 2021News England

Boris Johnson must show he is serious about vulnerable children by placing them at the heart of his plans to ‘build back better’ post-Covid, England’s children’s commissioner has said. Anne

High Court judge rejects bid to disqualify Kids Company founder and ex-trustees

By Sian Harrison, Reporter13th February 202118th February 2021News England

A bid to ban Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh and seven ex-trustees of the former children’s charity from being company directors has been rejected by a High Court judge. The

Mother admits killing disabled son after suffering breakdown while struggling to meet care needs

By Emily Pennink, Reporter26th January 2021News England

A woman has admitted killing her disabled 10-year-old son after suffering a mental breakdown while struggling to care for him during the lockdown. Olga Freeman, 40, was charged with the

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Charity raise concern over number of applications for looked after children to EU settlement scheme

Mother of boy with Down Syndrome calls for clarity on vaccines for extremely vulnerable children

Engage: Special guardianship helps thousands of children to leave care. It needs more support

Government’s catch-up programme may not be reaching poorest children, watchdog warns

Engage: Every government department should put children at top of agenda to prevent ‘lost generation’

Number sleeping rough in autumn down for third consecutive year but still 52% higher than 2010

Youth services funding cut by 73% with loss of over 4,500 jobs in less than decade – YMCA

Children’s commissioner warns PM over sloganism unless vulnerable children placed centre stage

High Court judge rejects bid to disqualify Kids Company founder and ex-trustees

Mother admits killing disabled son after suffering breakdown while struggling to meet care needs

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Vulnerable Children

Charity raise concern over number of applications for looked after children to EU settlement scheme

Mother of boy with Down Syndrome calls for clarity on vaccines for extremely vulnerable children

Engage: Special guardianship helps thousands of children to leave care. It needs more support

Government’s catch-up programme may not be reaching poorest children, watchdog warns

Engage: Every government department should put children at top of agenda to prevent ‘lost generation’

Number sleeping rough in autumn down for third consecutive year but still 52% higher than 2010

Youth services funding cut by 73% with loss of over 4,500 jobs in less than decade – YMCA

Children’s commissioner warns PM over sloganism unless vulnerable children placed centre stage

High Court judge rejects bid to disqualify Kids Company founder and ex-trustees

Mother admits killing disabled son after suffering breakdown while struggling to meet care needs