The scale and nature of child abuse
Sophie Sanders, head of Crimes Against Children at the Office for National Statistics’ Centre for Crime and Justice explains how…
Children
One in 10 pre-school staff have tested positive for Covid-19
Nearly one in 10 nursery and pre-school staff have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last two months, according to…
Politicians urged to take child poverty out of the ‘too difficult box’
The children’s commissioner for England has urged politicians to come up with a ‘big, bold, long-term plan’ to end child…
Independent review of children’s social care launches
The government has announced there is to be a ‘wholesale’ independent review of children’s social care in England. Education secretary…
Deaf survivors of child sexual abuse asked to share their experiences
Deaf victims and survivors of child sexual abuse can share their experience with the Truth Project in person again, following its relaunch…
Call for long-term commitment to Adoption Support Fund
Adoption UK has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the Adoption Support Fund (ASF) but warned that a long-term commitment…
‘Landmark’ Mental Health Act reforms announced
The government has announced plans to reform the Mental Health Act and give those detained under it more control over…
Action for Children appoints new managing director
Birmingham City Council’s director of education and skills, Dr Tim O’Neill, has been appointed as the new managing director of…
