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One of the nine graduates from the Project SEARCH programme. Picture: Lancashire County Council

News 9 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Internship programme sees SEND young people learn job skills

Ofsted suspended inspections in March due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 July 2020

Half of children’s services continue to show improvement, latest inspections find

ADCS president Jenny Coles opened the virtual ADCS Annual Conference. Picture: ADCS

News 8 July 2020

ADCS president calls for urgent action to address inequality in first virtual speech

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a 'kickstart' jobs scheme for young people. Picture: Parliament UK

News 8 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 8 July

Rishi Sunak announced the investment in his summer statement. Picture: Parliament Live TV

News 8 July 2020

‘Kickstart’ jobs scheme: What has the Chancellor promised for young people?

The Chancellor has been criticised for ignoring increasing levels of poverty in his summer statement. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 July 2020

Summer statement: Chancellor ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle child poverty and early years crisis as employment scheme praised

Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield warns of a 'lost generation'. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 7 July 2020

Children’s commissioner warns 120,000 teenagers at risk of ‘falling off the radar’

Lockdown has left children missing out on vital services, Barnardo's warns. Picture: Barnardo's

News 7 July 2020

Barnardo’s report drop in referrals to support services

The NCS has announced plans for a summer scheme as official guidance allows more contact with young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 7 July

Young people can be confined to their cells for 22-hours-a-day under new rules. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 July 2020

Children in STCs can be kept in cells for 22-hours-a-day under new measures

Blogs 6 July 2020

On love, and love after lockdown

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said enforcement powers would be used to address serious concerns. Picture: Ofsted

News 6 July 2020

‘Inadequate’ children’s services targeted as Ofsted outlines plans to restart inspection visits

The average one form entry primary school will receive roughly £18,000 per year, the DfE said. Picture: Youth Sport Trust

News 6 July 2020

DfE confirms sport premium funding for primary schools

MPs have called for an urgent funding review for the early years sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 6 July

The scheme will offer help with job-readiness, confidence building, re-forming friendships and building resilience. Photo: AdobeStock

News 6 July 2020

NCS announces summer programme for 16- and 17-year-olds