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Families were initially forced to wait days for vouchers, an NAO investigation found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2020

Free school meals scheme prompted thousands of helpline calls in first weeks, investigation finds

Nursery leaders have described the move as 'a blow' to the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2020

DfE ‘denying Covid support to early years providers’, sector warns

Rishi Sunak will focus solely on the UK's recovery from Covid-19. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: Sector bodies set out key asks

Rishi Sunak was previously urged to put children 'at the heart of the Spending Review'. Picture: HM Treasury

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: What has Rishi Sunak pledged for children and young people?

Teachers have reported children going to school hungry and unwashed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2020

Sector ‘disappointed’ over Spending Review’s failure to do more for disadvantaged children

Boris Johnson says 19,000 new jobs have been created for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: Government invests in training and job support schemes

The pay freeze will 'deepen the chasm' between NHS and social care workers, critics have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2020

Public sector pay freeze ‘a body blow’ to frontline workers, unions say

Parents’ safety fears have led to a surge in children being taken out of full-time education. Picture: Fabio Principe/Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 November 2020

Rise in home schooling prompts concerns

The government has been urged to help feed families this winter. Picture: Trussell Trust

Analysis 24 November 2020

Holiday hunger funding plans

Harry Bowtell captained his boccia team in the Panathlon Plate competition

Best Practice 24 November 2020

Sports opportunities for children with disabilities

Home education figures have jumped by 38 per cent compared with last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 November 2020

Home education rise leaving children’s services ‘stretched’, ADCS warns

The commission has raised concerns about increasing poverty rates.

News 20 November 2020

Covid-19 ‘having a devastating impact on children’s rights’

Young people are more likely to keep online bullying secret than in 2015, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 November 2020

Homophobic and racist online bullying increasing, research warns

Teachers have reported children going to school hungry and unwashed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2020

Plight of homeless pupils a national scandal, Shelter warns

Young people have been offered days out during the pandemic. Picture: YHA (England & Wales)

News 17 November 2020

Charities call for ‘roadmap’ to reopening outdoor education