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Schools must focus on supporting disadvantaged children, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 February 2021

Education catch up plans across all UK nations 'do not go far enough'

Coronavirus

Ombudsman Michael King called on the council to ramp up scrutiny of alternative education provision. Picture: LGO

News 18 February 2021

Cornwall Council to review alternative education provision after ombudsman warning

Education

Outgoing children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield has made her final speech. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 17 February 2021

Children’s commissioner for England criticises officials ‘lack of understanding’ of vulnerable children

Coronavirus

The House of Lords has warned many children are 'invisible to support services'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 February 2021

Lords to examine 'increasing lack of support' for vulnerable children

Coronavirus

The first secure school is planned on the site of Medway STC. Picture: G4S

News 11 February 2021

MPs question secure school delays

Youth Justice

Social workers have been urged to tell parents that they cannot be forced to leave their home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 February 2021

Councils must give clear advice to parents during safeguarding investigations, warns ombudsman

Social Care

Young EU nationals are not being supported to apply for EUSS, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2021

Vulnerable young EU nationals 'not supported to apply for settled status'

Social Care

June O'Sullivan: If we can’t afford to train new apprentices then this puts another huge strain on the sector. Picture: LEYF

News 10 February 2021

Spend unused apprenticeship levy on early years training, LEYF urges

Coronavirus

Young people will be taught customer service skills. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 February 2021

Digital skills programme to tackle youth unemployment rolled-out

Youth Work

Concerns over unemployment are impacting young people's mental health, the think-tank. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 February 2021

Young people fear unemployment in ‘post-Covid world’, study reveals

Youth Work

The new scheme will support parents of vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2021

Support workers to help parents of young county lines victims

Mental health

Some young people praised online support services. Picture: Ambitious About Autism

News 3 February 2021

Autistic children facing mental health crisis during lockdown, charity warns

Special Educational Needs