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Michael Marmot says children have been 'disproportionately' harmed by restrictions. Picture: UCL

News 30 June 2021

Support for children and young people top priority in new Marmot report

Nursery closures have left children learning at home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2021

Early years leaders back plans to scrap isolation rules

Gavin Williamson has been criticised over a focus on banning mobile phones in schools. Picture: UK Parliament

News 29 June 2021

Williamson launches consultation on behaviour in schools

More than 70 per cent of adopted people struggled to access support last year, according to Adoption UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2021

Adopted children face mental health emergency, warns charity

Hubs will develop effective interventions to help children affected by long Covid. Picture: LStockStudio/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 June 2021

Tackling the long tail of Covid

Kevan Collins spoke to the Education Select Committee. Picture: Parliament TV

News 29 June 2021

Collins calls for 10-year education catch-up plan funded through Pupil Premium

The activities will involve outdoor sports and team building. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2021

Kent invests £10m in young people’s summer activity scheme

Eating disorder charities have warned the scheme could trigger “unhealthy weight control behaviours". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2021

Weighing children at school increases eating disorder risk, charities warn

MPs have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for multi-year investment in the early years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Reform funding for struggling early years sector, MPs urge

The grant allows local authorities to support struggling families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Covid local support grant: key facts on extra £160m fund for struggling families

Researchers are calling for apprenticeships for young people to be protected. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 June 2021

Calls for apprenticeship reforms as starter numbers drop

Covid-19 restrictions negatively impacted children's exeperience of play, the EYA says. Picture: EYA

News 21 June 2021

#Chances4Children: Early Years Alliance launches National Week of Play

The Pupil Premium is calculated based on free school meals eligibility. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 June 2021

Pupil Premium not reaching 100,000 disadvantaged children, researchers find

Not enough progress had been made to resolve long-standing issues at Rainsbrook, the MoJ said, Picture: MTC

News 17 June 2021

Children moved from Rainsbrook STC amid safety concerns

Marcus Rashford is encouraging families to join the scheme. Picture: Food Foundation

News 16 June 2021

Marcus Rashford urges families to use £220m school holiday programme