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Experts have warned the underspend could leave settings forced to close. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Councils report £62m underspend on funded childcare places

Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson: I am confident this summer will be a great success. Picture: Parliament UK
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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
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£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
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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
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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
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Inspectors praise progress at YOI blighted by violence

Youth Justice
Primary schools are losing out on funding, unions have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Pupil premium funding changes ‘wiping out’ Covid-19 catch up grants

Coronavirus
Milton Keynes Council has withdrawn guidance for teenagers. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Council withdraws controversial housing advice for teenagers following legal threat

Social Care
Julia and Hans Rausing: Youth centres perform a vital role in the community. Picture: The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust
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£8m Youth Centre Recovery Fund launched

Coronavirus
Tutoring programmes have not been set up in hundreds of schools, according to the NAO. Picture: Adobe Stock
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School catch-up schemes 'not reaching' disadvantaged children, NAO warns

Education
Lack of work, education and training is increasing mental health problems in young men, according to research. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Proportion of NEET young men hits seven-year high

Coronavirus
The teenagers were described as 'severely overweight'. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Teenagers placed in foster care amid concerns over weight

Social Care