Williamson also heaped praise on parents for dealing with home-schooling children during the lockdown.
He said: “I recognize all the challenges that families will be facing at the moment.
“We are determined to support parents who are helping their children learn from home.
“I think we all know how difficult that can be.”
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Williamson insisted the government’s “first priority has always been protecting the children and young people, but particularly vulnerable people.”
He confirms no one will have to leave care “during this difficult time” and ministers are working with Childline and NSPCC for help.
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