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Sporting activities designed by peers are more likely to be successful, the report shows. Picture:
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Disadvantaged children least confident being active, research warns

Education
Young people will be left struggling to afford essentials, the YMCA has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Almost a million young people to be hit by universal credit cut

Children's Services
Longfield: 'The commission will develop systems of protection and support to help keep vulnerable children safe.'
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Anne Longfield launches commission to protect children from gangs

Youth Justice
The Scouts are launching Squirrels groups for pre-school children in 200 areas. Image: Scouts
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Scouts rolls out Squirrels programme for pre-school children

Early Years
Pre-school children lost a fifth of their time at nursery over the past year. Image: Lucie Carlier
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Reception pupils ‘least school ready for generations’ due to pandemic, warns charity

Early Years
The number of children with EHCPs has risen by 30,000 in the past year, figures show. Image: AdobeStock
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Nearly all schools facing SEND funding blackhole, survey finds

Education
Pupils transitioning to primary and secondary school are most likely to have fallen behind, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Curriculum adapted to support Covid-19 recovery as schools return

Education
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has agreed to implement 'urgent SEND reforms'. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Inspectors slam quality of SEND support in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Special Educational Needs
Lewisham has been praised over its efforts to support staff and children during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Lewisham’s children's services praised amid impact of Covid pandemic

Social Care
The government has promised extra support for families arriving from Afghanistan. Picture: MOD/Twitter
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Home Office announces support for Afghan child refugees

Social Care
Birmingham Council says contingency plans are in place for the beginning of the new school year. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Birmingham terminates special needs transport contract over safeguarding concerns

Education
Funded childcare policies are widening the attainment gap, charities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Poorest children ‘locked out’ of early years education, Sutton Trust warns

Early Years