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Parents struggled to access support services, Ofsted finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2021

Existing weaknesses in SEND system ‘exacerbated by pandemic’, Ofsted warns

More than 2,500 childcare settings have closed this year, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2021

Government ‘knowingly underfunded free childcare’, EYA investigation reveals

Specialist teams will be based in the hubs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2021

Paediatric long covid hubs to be set up

Open cases have increased by more than a quater, Cafcass says. Picture: Peter Crane

News 15 June 2021

Open family court cases increase by a quarter, Cafcass figures show

The conference will explore how to close the digital divide for disadvantaged young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 June 2021

#Chances4Children: Free conference to challenge digital divide among young people

JET students were treated to a Red Arrows display at the launch of the scheme. Picture: Jon Egging Trust

News 11 June 2021

#Chances4Children: Youth charity teams up with Red Arrows for confidence-boosting scheme

Shadow education secretary Kate Green tabled the motion. Picture: Parliament UK

News 10 June 2021

Key issues raised by MPs over children’s Covid-19 recovery

The DWP has also recruited youth employability coaches. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 June 2021

DWP launches 110 youth employment hubs

A coalition of school leaders and organisations is calling for a £13.5bn recovery fund. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2021

Education recovery funding worth ‘little more’ than Eat Out to Help Out scheme, analysis finds

Ndidi Okezie hailed youth work as the 'catalyst for change' as the UK recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: UK Youth

News 9 June 2021

Cross-sector partnership championing youth work to be set up

The pupil premium supports children eligible for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2021

Pupil premium extended to children with 'no recourse to public funds'

Calls have been made for a review of the affordability of childcare in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2021

Thousands back call for independent review of childcare funding

The jab has already been approved for young people aged 16 and older. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2021

Campaign to prioritise disabled children as Pfizer vaccine approved for use in 12- to 15-year-olds

Education recovery tsar Kevan Collins is said to be behind the plan. Picture: Education Endowment Foundation

News 3 June 2021

Education recovery tsar quits over ‘half-hearted’ catch-up plan

Young people are able to access training resources provided by companies like Microsoft. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 June 2021

#Chances4Children: Free online academy boosts young people's employment prospects