How We Help Professionals National News & Updates Below: Charities anticipate 'bleak winter' as more families face financial crisis MP's launch inquiry into economic impact of COVID-19 on young people New guide to supporting migrant children through age assessments 1 in 8 children in care 'placed in unregulated settings' Parents raise concern over impact of school return on children's mental health Council leaders call for more funding as children' services referrals set to rise Migrant children need support of trained advocates, charities warn A third of girls 'won't post on Social Media without image enhancement', study finds Adolescents four times more at risk of physical abuse than younger children Child to parent violence 'increases during lockdown' Children exploited by gangs in lockdown 'most at risk of exclusion in September' Children raise concerns about impact of school return on Mental Health Out of The Pandemic - a road to recovery for our children Concern over young people's mental health during Lockdown Coronavirus - Boris Johnson says it is vitally important children return to class Teens anxiety levels dropped during Pandemic Children from across the UK ask Government Scientists their questions about Coronavirus Lockdown measures reduced risk of COVID-19, but had unintended consequences for children OFSTED to focus on impact of children's social care exemptions Young people have a key role in our nation's recovery Latest Guidance on Face Coverings from GOV.UK Low Pay and Long Hours Threaten Early Years Sector Pandemic takes toll on children's mental wellbeing Prioritise Children in Future Lockdown Plans Schools 'must come before pubs and restaurants' in future Service Cuts and Benefit Changes Hit Support for Families in Poverty Third of Youth Workers 'Not Trained' to Deal With On Line Harms, new survey warns Changing the system, not the child debate by DCS Improving support for parents in childhood development Children's Minister puts children and families at the heart of recovery Early Years funding allocation changes ICSA releases new guide for reopening Almost 1 in 3 charities might not survive NSPCC updated definitions on signs of child abuse National Youth Agency calls for youth workers in every secondary school catchment area ADCS Report - Building a Country that works for all children post COVID-19 Back schools with funding or risk 'spike in youth violence', report warns Managing Through COVID-19 Report Children and the COVID-19 Pandemic Coronavirus Mental Health and Wellbeing Report from Barnardo's Huge rise in reports of online child abuse images New focus on babies and childrens health as new review launches Safeguarding children at risk from sudden unexpected infant death Children's Commissioner wards 120,000 teenagers at risk of 'falling off the radar' Kickstart Jobs Scheme - what has The Chancellor promised for young people Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace Majority of children no longer need to shield National Lottery Community Fund announces £45bn Coronavirus partnerships Remote therapy could bring positive outcomes to young people after Lockdown Third of young people left without mental health support during Lockdown Guidance for parents and carers of children attending out of school settings Protective measures for out-of-school settings during Coronavirus All Schools in England to Return in September Mobilise Youth Workers to help return to school PM asks Danny Kruger to find out how charities can support COVID-19 recovery Schools eligible for Summer Food Fund Government unveils £350m tuition plan to help disadvantaged pupils catch up NEU Reveals Summer Catch Up Programme for Vulnerable Children COVID19 affects BAME children's mental health more than white peers County Lines gangs adapting to COVID-19 Lockdown, new report warns Supporting Young People and Parents - the impact of COVID-19 on adolescents, parenting and neglect Article 39 launches legal action against DfE relaxation of statutory duties Covid-19 increases risk of mental health issues in Under-5s New website for VCSE organisations #NeverMoreNeeded Seeing lockdown through an infant's eyes County Lines after Covid - a new threat? Extra support for children and young people's mental health services Half of disadvantaged pupils could stay at home as schools reopen Lockdown restrictions threaten youth groups Low demand for childcare puts sector at risk Reporting serious incidents to the Charity Commission during the pandemic Groundbreaking Survey Concerns About Children's Mental Health During COVID-19 Crisis OFSTED Fast Tracks Children's Home Registrations in Response to Pandemic Social Workers to be placed in schools to support vulnerable children Children's Minister pledges funds for SEND Latest information on the Government Grant Fund National Data Standard for Youth Work Launches Children's Minister Pledges £37m for SEND budget Government announces £150m more in Coronavirus charity funding School closures and he's not getting up until 1pm Young people 'overwhelmed by panic and anxiety' during lockdown NCVO criticises the government CIPD Workplace Guide - returning after COVID-19 Coronavirus Increase in Crime and Cyber Crime - update from The Charity Commission New guidance launched to help Brits get back to work safely Quaranteened helping teenagers cope with lockdown Security Checklist for homeworking from ICO Charities need to articulate their role as we rebuild together Stepping up to prepare for a return to the 'new normal' The UK Governments COVID-19 Recovery Strategy Where to report and get support during lockdown Working safely during Coronavirus Charity calls on extra support for adopted children on return to school Coronavirus - separated families and contact with children in care Coronavirus support for bereaved children and young people Coronavirus Home-Schooling Helpline for parents launched Coronavirus Social Care Legislation DfE names projects to get emergency funding for vulnerable young people New insights into life under lockdown Responding to COVID-19 issues affecting children and young people Understanding the Nature of Modern Slavery Update on the Governments £750m Support Package for Charities Youth services must be part of lockdown exit strategy, urges NYA Children's Commissioner for England - Government must revoke changes to statutory duties We're All In This Together - Report from The Children's Commissioner COVID-19 Guidance for VCSE Organisations DfE Unveils Home Learning Support as fostered children stay away from school Early Years Sector in 'Jeopardy' after Government U-turn on Furlough Funding Government rejects call for more charity Coronavirus Funding Hundreds of Children Suffer Neglect and Abuse During Lockdown Local Government Association - sector support on COVID-19 Manage financial difficulties in your charity caused by COVID-19 NCS cancels summer programme in normal format Supporting Young People to Reduce Risk of Trauma Youth Work Services move on-line to protect vulnerable children Coronavirus - increased risk of fraud and cyber crime for Charities DFE Unveils Home Learning Support as Foster Children Stay Away From School Early Years Sector in Jeopardy After Government U-Turn on Furlough Funding Furlough Flaw in Scheme re Employees Agreement Not To Work Childline - Coronavirus Childrens Concerns Workers able to carry over some leave due to COVID-19 On-line Child Sexual Abuse What to report to the Charities Commission Coronavirus and amended rules around Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Dorset Council's latest advice Specific actions for social and community care staff visiting homes Other News UK Government publishes three new reports - case reviews England Youth Service and Knife Crime Violence Budget 2020 - key themes for businesses Councils face funding gap for care leavers Government publishes map of the UK showing regional spend Postage rate increase Adverse Childhood Experiences Guidelines not a quick fix Major increase in Mental Health problems among NEET young people Government briefing on out of area placements for Looked After Children Report that knife crime epidemic fueled by cuts to vital service Childline Report Remove tool now available for children and young people Children from deprived backgrounds most likely to use learning apps Disadvantaged children benefit most from formal childcare Every complaint about charities matters Kindness is contagious and its worth catching Prioritse youth services to tackle knife crime There's no place for average in social mobility What is education for? Where are England's charities? Children who sit too much more likely to be depressed Evidence briefing on the relationship between mental health and school attainment, attendance & exclusion New mothers in England to receive health check 6 weeks after giving birth Off-rolling hides true extent of disadvantage gap in schools Plac2Be to launch 25 new bursaries to boost number of child counsellors Youth Workers could be deployed in Police Stations Importance of parental relationship to raise healthy children School pupils with mental health issues reluctant to use Peer Mentors report Councils name Children's Services as biggest financial pressure Safeguarding 'Who Cares' portal Children's Society gets funding for County Lines work Government launches charity safeguarding portal Local Authority support for children in need update Mapping current research into Sexual Abuse The different forms of child exploitation blog Understanding the extent and nature of child abuse using National Statistics Visit Parliament with your youth group this summer - Deadline 3rd February Minimum Wage rises 1st April Safeguarding children missing education The Birmingham Pedajolly on the Pedagogy Fun Train Transgender and charities UK Social Sector Health Check Report Children in Care Statistics Safeguarding children in education: Children missing education Children across the UK exploited by County Lines Social Media - Facebook and child abuse posts State failing too many children in care Larger charities urged to prepare for new employment rules Councils report rise in number of homeless young people Manifesto for a Better Childhood National Youth Agency manifesto calls for investment in youth service Prioritise mental health support for children in care Pupils call for more online sexual abuse tuition Sector urges for more men in early years settings Characteristics of Children in Need 2018-2019 Education Secretary calls for end of unregulated placements for under 16's Election Special for Trustees from the Charity Commission Escaping the Trap - supporting homeless young people Government announces £12m boost to youth services No protection on the streets - report from young people School exclusions leads to rise in crime report The Skywalkers and other troubled families Resolution Fund briefing - A Fraying Net for young people Reinvigorating Social Work Programme feedback Increase in children at risk and in need slows Are charities paying too much VAT on Energy Bills Early years providers urged to check for council underspends Fingers Crossed for the National Lottery Community Fund anniversary on 29th October Get Ready for Brexit for charities Government confirms councils duty to support victims of Domestic Abuse Making the Grade: how education affects mental health in young people Regional Cyber update Tougher inspections needed to improve SEND support Update from Gov.uk on Safeguarding Children with complex needs home schooled as last resort Community action youth clubs and groups face steep funding challenges Education & Health Care Plans for SEND - Learning lessons from complaints Everyones Business - Safeguarding for Trustees 2019 1 in 10 children 'removed from school' unofficially Our Decision - DBS guidance The Cost of a Child 2019 DWP invests £4m in youth employment scheme FREE digital tool launches to help small charities measure happiness How my son went from gamer to gambler National Youth Engagement Project Thoughts from the Centre for Youth Impact Govt reveals extra funding for county lines Update on Charity Commission changes and requirements Value of the Charity Sector Report Youth Jobs Gap - The long-term NEET population report Brexit and Charities County Lines article from The Guardian How can we support children & young people who self-harm Knife crime video being made available to young people Parents - safeguarding and sports week Research project launches to better protect vulnerable children Time to Protect the Volunteers A Wellbeing guide for Comms professionals from NAVCA Children's manifesto request from the Children's Commissioner for England NAVCA looking for people to help develop digital services for the sector New guidance about independent examination of accounts Thousands of companies missed accounts deadline Spending Round delivers extra funding for children and young people Useful Government Updates for Charities from Gov.uk What do employers need to do about 'no-deal' Brexit? Highway Code changes Safeguarding - is your school tackling county lines Social workers see merit in devolved budget approach Thousands of homeless children forced to live in shipping containers Drug crime moves from cities to villages What3words app School Social Workers pilot shows early success Serious youth violence report Youth Custody Resettlement work found to be inadequate Charity whistleblowers - how and why we value them Childminding inquiry hopes to make professional popular again Congratulations letter to new Prime Minister from Youth Charities Exclusions numbers stabilise except for deprived pupils Government launches review of youth work guidance Shortage of holiday childcare in 2 out of 3 local authorities 10-year plan urged for schools and colleges under high need pressure When is a child old enough to be left home alone Children as young as 7 exploited by County Lines gangs Manage your Cyber Risk in the Third Sector MIND calls for review as thousand could miss out on PIP Number of pupils with SEND rises to 1.3m 3 in 5 young people have experienced mental health problems YouGov research on 'What Motivates Charitable Giving' Changes to Post-16 education proposed Councils warn over 'inadequate and unsuitable' funding to tackle homelessness How Restorative Parenting can help children in care recover from trauma Infant Mental Health article New measures to support disadvantaged children in schools proposed New programme to protect children at risk of exploitation announced Paralysis in Government is letting down children in need Karl Wilding appointed next Chief Executive of NCVO Vulnerable children lose out on advocacy services Universal Credit children are going hungry Research show postcode lottery in 0-5s speech and language service Case Reviews Update from NSPCC Charities & trading - paying less tax Child Protection in Sport - Parents Promise Flying the rainbow flag in social work Integrated early years support: Children's Centres & beyond Looked after children and self-harm podcast Self-harm findings from The Lancet £15m investment to help keep families safely together Roblox - an innocent game? Serious Case Review Almost 1500 children locked up in England at a cost of a third of a billion pounds a year Charity Trading update Child Poverty statistics Child poverty is the 'new normal' Deprivation of liberty changes The World Wide Web at 30 Anxiety found to be key factor in youth unemployment Help the British Youth Council save the Youth Department of the Council of Europe How to create a strong risk register New Programme to protect children at risk of exploitation Support Muslim Colleagues during Ramadan VCSE Learning on Safeguarding from NSPCC Adolescence mental health - managing the transition Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety Exploring relationships with young people with SEND Government update on cyber crime Language of care unfairly labels children NSPCC Case Review update RCPCH responds to World Health Organisation physical activity guidelines Safeguarding for Charities - Roundtable report The mums who took cocaine during play dates Unexplained pupil exits Government Update on Cyber Crime Attainment gap widens for children in care Councils have SEND shortfall of £1.2bn Government pledges free sanitary products for primary schools Primary pupils speak of suicide in 'growing mental health crisis' Serious Case Reviews Update One fifth of smaller charities struggling to survive Freemasons provide multi-year core funding Gift Aid Small Donation limit to rise One in 10 home-school educated children known to social care One in 3 areas cutting early mental health help for children Small trading tax exemption limits Supporting young parents to reach their full potential Wilshaw warns MPs over exclusions link to violent crime World first internet safety laws proposed to safeguarding children Young People to develop youth charter with government DfE pledges £31m to address Education Psychologist shortages Equality & Diversity update from the Charity Commission Excluded teens are often the most vulnerable Goodbye GSI in Charity Commission emails JustGiving removes fee from donations Plans for new register for home-educated children Updated resource for addressing impact of parental conflict What progress are we making to transform our population Boost youth employment initiatives to help knife crime Display of trustee legal names extension IR35 Update and clarification New school places for children with SEN PAYE: Statutory sick pay and statutory pay for parents update Protect & Respect - NSPCC CSE Programme evaluation Updated resources for NHS England on social prescribing Quick introduction to VAT1 and VAT2 Ban on off-rolling among calls to tackle youth crime British Youth Council receives funding to deliver 'Youth Voice' Call to improve support for wider children's workforce Call to tackle effect of Domestic Abuse on children Chairs speech to the Charity Commission Annual Public Meeting First 100 days Houses of Commons Report Football club funds study that could save children Helping to support young people after abuse Hinds announces SEND free schools Hospital youth work initiatives in line for funds National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage update Viral 'Momo Challenge' is malicious hoax Warning for Office 365 users Ready, set, GO guide to climate change demonstration Black pupils more likely to be diagnosed with a special need Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Bill through the Commons PTSD affects 1 in 13 by age of 18 Minimum Wage and Sleeping-In update MPs slam government over rejection of early intervention strategy One in four councils plan children's services cuts People locked in poverty Supreme Court ruling could help thousands of children threatened with DBS disclosure Calls for register of home educated children as figures soar Government Early Years policies are entrenching disadvantage Opportunity for charities to become authorised advisors to EU citizens Report on pressures on children's social care We must not lose sight of the Children in Domestic Abuse Bill Where to live if you're young Children's Commissioner - Children an after-thought for social media giants The importance of safeguarding and protecting people for Trustees Developing Capacity & Diversity of children's social care services Families waiting too long for special needs support High demand on charities services will continue Minister admits lack of progress for Travellers pupils Young People's mental health a priority for NHS Councils reminded of their duty to provide alternative education How councils respond to County Lines Local Authority & Children's Homes Inspections and outcomes Making the case for Early Intervention Regulator finds quality and transparency in charity accounts has fallen Six examples of good practice in care leaver support Councils reminded of their duty to provide alternative education Local Authorities & Children's Homes in England Inspections & Outcomes Six examples of good practice in care leaver support BREXIT for charities and Preparing for a No Deal BREXIT Charity Commission - Check and update your charity details Children's Service cuts 'a false economy' Councils mustn't thrown away the rule book in the face of pressue First Child House for child sexual abuse victims Government proposes voluntary safeguarding code for out-of-school settings Mental health Inquiry urges removal of parental power to have child detained Mental health - Government urged to invest in charities helping marginalised young people Outgoing NAVCA Chair expresses frustration over government Serious violence £200m fund open to youth projects Spending on children's centres falls by £110m Call to end unnecessary criminalisation of Children in Care Child Poverty: one million under 10-s face desperate Christmas Children's Service experience major increase in FGM Mental health disorders on rise amongst children Mental health - 5 people called Met Police 8655 times 1 in 8 of 5-19 year olds had mental health disorder in 2017 Mental health disorders among young people increasing Pace of children being taken into care accelerates Updated Governement guidance to support trustee decision-making Data Protection - GDPR update, reference guide, assurance from the ICO