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Sector leaders have accused the government of 'turn a blind eye' to early years settings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2020

Surge in early years closures before lockdown, Ofsted figures show

New criteria would ensure that custody is only made available for the most serious crimes, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

Custody for children should be a 'last resort', disproportionality report urges

Medway Council's project has supported more than 2,000 families over five years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

Medway’s Troubled Families programme named best in South East

Families with children that have complex needs and disabilities can apply for grants of around £500 for vital equipment through the Family Fund

Funding 15 June 2020

Guide to government coronavirus funding

Pupils due to sit GCSE and A-level exams next year have returned to school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

School reopening row deepens as Year 10 and 12 pupils return

Many adoptees lacked confidence in their academic ability, a new study finds. Image: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

Third of adopted children fail to complete college course, study finds

Sport will be vital in helping children recover from lockdown, the Youth Sports Trust said. Picture: Youth Sports Trust

News 12 June 2020

Government urged to clarify future of PE and sport funding for primary schools

Enver Solomon: It should never be acceptable for a child who has faced great adversity to be without a caring home.

News 12 June 2020

Hundreds of ‘hidden’ children living in unregulated settings, charity warns

Blogs 12 June 2020

Unregulated consultation: DfE must not forget about children who are not in care

More children are set to face poverty due to Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 12 June

Blogs 12 June 2020

Tackling racism early in the early years

Blogs 12 June 2020

Many colours of the rainbow

The funding falls short of £250m need to support disadvantaged families, charities have warned. Picture: Children's Society

News 11 June 2020

Government's £63m for local welfare assistance schemes 'not enough', charities warn

Former shadow children's minister Emma Lewell-Buck criticised the measures during the debate. Picture: Parliament TV

News 11 June 2020

MPs vote against scrapping controversial relaxation of statutory duties

Boris Johnson promised to release details of a 'massive catch-up plan'. Picture: Boris Johnson/Twitter

News 11 June 2020

NEU issues Boris Johnson with catch-up plan for disadvantaged school pupils