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The Department for Education released updated guidance allowing childminders to reopen. Picture: Parliament UK

News 26 May 2020

Schools and councils 'must update risk assessments' before SEND pupils return to school

Children will not recieve free school meals over the summer break, the government has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 May 2020

DfE confirms 'no plans' for free school meals over summer holidays

Universities have been urged to support potential students with care experience. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2020

Looked-after children less likely to attend higher education, study shows

Pupils in reception, Year 1 and Year 6 could return to school on 1 June. Picture: Children's Commissioner for England

News 20 May 2020

Council dissent over school reopening plans grows

Young people will struggle to enter the jobs market, sector leaders have warned.

News 19 May 2020

Youth unemployment: government must pledge £1bn to tackle crisis, experts warn

75,000 families are set to benefit from the grants. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2020

Children's minister pledges £37m SEND boost

Micheal Gove told local authorities and schools to 'know their responsibilities'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 18 May 2020

Poorer pupils 'worst affected' by school closures, study warns, amid row over reopening

The government has released plans to ease lockdown measures and reopen schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 14 May 2020

Coronavirus: Latest advice for schools, nurseries, children’s homes and social workers

Schools could open and close at different times if further lockdown measured are imposed, experts have warned

News 14 May 2020

Local Government Association: Give councils power to close schools and nurseries with new Covid-19 cases

The committee heard evidence on the impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable children. Picture: Education select committee

News 13 May 2020

Covid-19 impact on vulnerable children: key messages from education committee hearing

Some children will return to school on 1 June. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2020

Covid-19 recovery plan: What does it mean for schools and childcare settings?

Boris Johnson announced some pupils could return from 1 June. Picture: Boris Johnson/Twitter

News 11 May 2020

School reopening plan generates 'fear' among education leaders

Poorer pupils can fall 18 months behind peers by GCSE level. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2020

‘Catch up plan’ needed to stop disadvantaged pupils falling further behind, says EPI

Adoption UK says many vulnerable children may need extra support when schools fully reopen. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Charity calls for extra support for adopted children on return to school

More than half of UK adults have reported an increase in anxiety. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Key findings from the latest ONS data on impact of Covid-19