Councils fear a rise in vulnerable children
County councils have warned they could struggle to cope with a rise in vulnerable children needing support as a result…
Children
Childcare providers call for more support to reopen safely
The Early Years Alliance has criticised the government for failing to provide any financial support to childcare providers to help…
Welsh Government to spend £5m on mental health in schools
The Welsh Government has announced it is to spend £5m on improving mental health in schools, including support for under-11s…
‘Perfect storm’ facing children’s services, charities warn
Children’s services are ill-prepared to cope with the ‘torrent of extra challenges’ presented by the coronavirus lockdown, a series of reports…
Councils demand powers to shut nurseries with COVID-19 clusters
Town hall leaders have called for the power to close nurseries and schools if testing indicates clusters of new COVID-19…
Survey reveals parents concerns about children’s mental health
Two-thirds of parents and carers are worried about the long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their child’s mental health,…
New opening guidance issued for childminders in England
The government has issued new guidance for childminders in England, which means that some may be able to open from…
Ministers slammed for vague nursery reopening plans
The Early Years Alliance has criticised the government for failing to give clear details on how nurseries, childminders and pre-schools…
