Joe Lepper

Josh MacAlister revealed more than 800 people had responded to the review. Picture: Frontline

News 7 April 2021

Care Review’s scope takes shape based on early consultation findings

Social Care

Schools delivered food and clothes to disadvantaged families during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 April 2021

Schools offering lifeline to disadvantaged children during pandemic, say headteachers

Education

Critics say exclusions are particularly 'harsh' following lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2021

Race report 'vindicates' disproportionate exclusions of black children, critics say

Education

Part of the fund will support new parents and babies. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2021

Vulnerable children projects handed £1m funding boost

Social Care

Experts have warned the underspend could leave settings forced to close. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March 2021

Councils report £62m underspend on funded childcare places

Coronavirus

Gavin Williamson: I am confident this summer will be a great success. Picture: Parliament UK

News 31 March 2021

Schools urged to ensure disadvantaged children benefit from £200m summer activities plan

Education

The fund will support children at home, in school and in their communities. Picture: John Lyon's charity

News 25 March 2021

£22m Covid recovery fund aims to keep children's support services open

Youth Work

Online learning was more difficult for children with SEND, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2021

SEND pupils treated as an afterthought during pandemic, report says

Special Educational Needs

The government must invest in 'work readiness' programmes, experts have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

NYA: 'Fundamental change' needed to tackle unemployment crisis

Education

Feltham A was praised over increasing the time childre spent out of cells. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

Inspectors praise progress at YOI blighted by violence

Youth Justice

Primary schools are losing out on funding, unions have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2021

Pupil premium funding changes ‘wiping out’ Covid-19 catch up grants

Coronavirus

Milton Keynes Council has withdrawn guidance for teenagers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2021

Council withdraws controversial housing advice for teenagers following legal threat

Social Care