We were informed of these changes but not consulted on them. This is a time when children are particularly vulnerable and local authorities need to be more proactive than ever in reaching out to vulnerable families. https://twitter.com/cypnow/status/1253366615837749248

The Govt needs to be putting the support in place to help them do this, with the right testing, PPE equipment and support for workforce recruitment. If there was ever a need to consider any relaxation of regulations as a last resort, it must be accompanied by the strongest ...

... possible safeguards, used for the shortest possible time and regularly reviewed by DfE in a very transparent way. Since the beginning of the lockdown we have made clear to various Govt departments ...

... and written to Ministers about the importance of protecting and safeguarding children and we will continue to do so.