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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

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme. Picture: Parliament UK

News 13 May 2020

UK furlough scheme: Early years sector welcomes extension

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

News 13 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 13 May

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

The NCS Trust says it has adapted the autumn programme. Picture: NCS Trust

News 13 May 2020

NCS removes residential stays from autumn programme

Parents are concerned lockdown is affecting their child's education. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2020

Coronavirus round-up: Thursday 14 May

A quarter of parents said their child is struggling to access mental health support. Picture: Young Minds

News 13 May 2020

Covid-19 could cause long-term damage to young people’s mental health, warns charity

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?

Childminders have been left questioning when they should reopen. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 12 May

Young people and professionals have been asked to submit their views. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2020

Youth sector asked to take part in online harms survey

Early years leaders have called for a time-frame for reopening settings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 11 May

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

The government has relaxed timescales around EHC plan assessments. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2020

How has the government changed SEND legislation?

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

Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield has released a new policy paper on the impact of Covid-19 on babies

News 7 May 2020

Coronavirus round-up: Thursday 7 May