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Research found that almost two thirds of children who needed it had no speech and language therapy during the first lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Spending Review: Government urged to increase funding for speech and language therapy

Health
Rishi Sunak will announce his latest Budget and Spending Review this week. Picture: HM Treasury
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Spending Review: Government urged to 'go further' to support vulnerable children and families

Early Years
The scheme aims to provide laptops and tablets to disadvantaged children and young people. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Multi-million pound technology boost for disadvantaged children

Education
The charity is piloting greater post-diagnostic support. Picture: Ambitious about Autism
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Charity’s new strategy to broaden support for young people with autism

Education
Kulvarn Atwal described the decision as 'very difficult'. Picture: Achievement for All
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Education improvement charity calls in administrators

Education
Nadim Zahawi pledged to tackle persistent pupil absences “head on”
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Zahawi pledges to close 'disadvantage gap' for vulnerable pupils

Education
Early help support hubs could meet existing and unmet needs, says the LGA's Anntoinette Bramble
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Spending Review: Expand ‘no-referral’ mental health hubs for young people, says LGA

Health
Jane Parfrement is former director of children's services in Derbyshire. Picture: Derbyshire County Council/Twitter
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The Staff College appoints former Derbyshire County Council DCS as new director

Children's Services
Children were removed from the STC in June. Picture: MTC
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Secure training centre receives 'inadequate' rating over safety concerns

Youth Justice
Bramfield House School has won praise for its approach to building boys’ confidence. Picture: Bramfield House School
Best Practice

Therapeutic approach gives SEND pupils bright future

Education
Hero Slinn, head of SEND, and Tim Jones, principal educational psychologist, Buckinghamshire County Council
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Service restructure helps Buckinghamshire Council slow rise in SEND cases

Special Educational Needs
Under the scheme, eligible children will get two pairs of glasses
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Free glasses to boost literacy skills among poor pupils

Education