COVID-19 – The effects on survivors of abuse
Clare Jerrom speaks to Future Pathways Alliance Manager Flora Henderson about how COVID-19 has impacted on survivors of abuse in care.
The loneliness and isolation experienced by so many during lockdown have been amplified for many adults who experienced neglect or abuse in the care system. For some the restrictions of freedom have felt reminiscent of [...]
Children experiencing homeless slammed as ‘national scandal’
Over half of state school teachers have worked at a school with homeless children or children who have become homeless, the charity Shelter has revealed.
Most teachers have first-hand knowledge of the damage done by the housing emergency to education –– with it now commonplace to see children grappling with homelessness at school, an issue slammed [...]
Instagram increasingly used to groom children
Instagram is increasingly being used to groom children, the NSPCC has warned.
The photo and video sharing app was used in 37% of online grooming offences compared to 29% over the previous three years, the children’s charity has found.
NSPCC Chief Executive, Peter Wanless said: “Families have long paid the price for big tech’s failure to protect [...]
Foster places remain stable but demand increases
There is a struggle to find suitable accommodation for vulnerable young children due to little changes in capacity yet demand being at its highest, Ofsted has warned.
There has been little variation in the number of foster carers and places available, Ofsted’s annual fostering statistics show, which has caused the inspectorate to raise concerns about the [...]
Children regress in basic skills due to COVID-19 restrictions
Children who have been among the worst impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have regressed in terms of their learning and basic skills, Ofsted has warned.
A second report looking at the effects Of COVID-19 on education and social care from the inspectorate highlights that young children whose parents were unable to work more [...]
Over 1m children could be missing full-time education
More than one million children could be missing out on full-time education, the Local Government Association has warned.
Significant gaps in education legislation, rising child support needs and a lack of funding are compounding the issue, the LGA warns.
Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the LGA’s Children and Young People Board, said: “The rising numbers of children [...]
