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Mother provides distressing evidence of how ‘barbaric and inhumane’ NHS treated autistic daughter

By Ella Pickover and Jemma Crew, Reporters27th April 202127th April 2021News England

A mother sobbed as she described the “barbaric and inhumane” treatment of her autistic daughter while she was in the care of the NHS. NHS worker Benji O’Reilly gave distressing

Campaigners urge ‘bold and ambitious’ action to tackle child poverty in Scotland

By The Press Association23rd April 2021News Scotland

Scotland’s political leaders are being challenged to set out how they will meet targets to cut child poverty, as one expert insisted it is clear current action “is not enough”.

Consultation launched to extend modifications to children’s social care regulations in Northern Ireland

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter8th April 2021News Northern Ireland

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has launched a consultation to extend modifications to children’s social care regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The principal aim of the proposals

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

Tag: Vulnerable Children

Mother provides distressing evidence of how ‘barbaric and inhumane’ NHS treated autistic daughter

Campaigners urge ‘bold and ambitious’ action to tackle child poverty in Scotland

Consultation launched to extend modifications to children’s social care regulations in Northern Ireland

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

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer

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Tag: Vulnerable Children

Mother provides distressing evidence of how ‘barbaric and inhumane’ NHS treated autistic daughter

Campaigners urge ‘bold and ambitious’ action to tackle child poverty in Scotland

Consultation launched to extend modifications to children’s social care regulations in Northern Ireland

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