The vast majority of social workers in England believe coronavirus has diminished the capability of their service, and that people they support have been adversely affected, Community Care research has found.
Over three-quarters (77%) of respondents to a survey we conducted in early May indicated that restrictions necessitated by the outbreak had significantly hit the ability of their service to carry out its role. Meanwhile, nearly 90% said they felt the pandemic, or restrictions associated with it, had negatively affected service users.
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Cafcass launches new telephone line for children involved in court proceedings
The government is to increase the funding rate for universal infant free school meals by just 7p a pupil, it was announced on Tuesday, a move immediately branded “inadequate” by the sector.
Infant free school meals funding rises by just 7p a meal in England
The government is to increase the funding rate for universal infant free school meals by just 7p a pupil, it was announced on Tuesday, a move immediately branded “inadequate” by the sector.
Government announces further £5.4 million funding of family mediation voucher scheme
The government has provided a further £5.4 million in funding to help families to resolve disputes such as contact arrangements for children out of court.
