Barnardo’s has declared a ‘state of emergency’ as the number of children needing foster care has risen by 44 per cent.
Disadvantaged children in England will now benefit from free healthy meals and enriching activities throughout the summer.
The government is to give an extra £650 million to schools in England to help pupils catch up on teaching missed since March.
Children’s sector professionals have serious concerns about the impact the coronavirus crisis has had on vulnerable children and families.
The government should urgently ensure that more than one million children have reliable internet access at home.
Pupils living in Scotland’s most deprived communities will benefit from targeted funding from the Attainment Scotland Fund.
New online resources will be provided to schools and colleges to boost mental health support for staff and pupils.
The government has announced that a ‘coalition of charities’ will help vulnerable children most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The API has written to Boris Johnson urging him to set out when and how public playgrounds will be brought back into use.
School closures as a result of coronavirus will likely reverse the progress made in narrowing the educational attainment gap since 2011.
Many of Wales’ local authorities are now embarking on the first phase of resuming library services – with a Click and Collect service.
The Leeds School Streets pilot scheme has launched, with up to six Leeds primary schools taking part.
The Early Years Alliance has warned that the future of the early years and childcare sector is at risk in England.
Ten NGOs have called on councils to make walking and cycling safer for children when they travel to and from school.
Additional funding is needed to support all early years providers if enough childcare places are to be available for families who need them.