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The government has increased high needs funding for children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Funding for schools to support SEND children to increase by £780m

Education
Young people are also concerned that their mental health will impact job progression, the research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
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One in four young people worried mental health will impact work after pandemic

Mental health
Researchers have called for a review of school funding. Picture: Adobe Stock
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School funding shifting towards more affluent areas, NAO finds

Education
Jonathan Stanley has said the complex needs of children in residential care must be considered by the review. Picture: Tom Campbell
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Sector concerned Care Review indicates 'uncertain future' for children's homes

Social Care
The report shares the experiences of black practitioners. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Calls for urgent action to increase inclusivity within children's services

Social Care
Not enough progress had been made to resolve long-standing issues at Rainsbrook, the MoJ said, Picture: MTC
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Inspectors warn of 'serious harm' concerns at troubled STC

Youth Justice
Researchers are calling for apprenticeships for young people to be protected. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Calls for apprenticeship reforms as starter numbers drop

Education
Josh MacAlister: Not enough thought was given to the harm done by investigating too readily. Picture: Frontline
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Care Review chair ‘favours immediate help over child protection investigations’

Social Care
Young people will be free to launch their own research projects. Picture: Adobe Stock
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#Chances4Children: Young peer researchers to identify youth employment barriers

Youth Work
The disadvantage gap could widen further, researchers have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Disadvantaged pupils suffer 'clear learning loss penalty' during pandemic

Last year UASC were taken into the care of Border Force in Dover. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Kent launches legal action over number of unaccompanied child migrants

Social Care
Carolyne Willow says she is concerned the Care Review could lead to the "disappearance of crucial rights and entitlements" for children. Picture: Alex Deverill
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Call for Care Review to commit to protect children’s rights

Social Care