The number of children in need at 31 March has increased this year, from 389,040 in 2017 to 404,710 in 2018, an increase of 4.0%. The number of episodes of need starting in the year has risen by 1.7% from 400,110 to 406,770, whereas the number of episodes ending in the year fell by 1.3% from 353,860 to 349,130.
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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.
