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Out-of-school clubs can now be attended by all children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 April 2021

What is the latest Covid-19 guidance for out-of-school clubs and youth services?

Criminal and sexual exploitation increased in lockdown, charity research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 April 2021

Fifth of UK victims of criminal exploitation are children, research reveals

Young people living in more rural areas were most likely to be lonley, according to the ONS. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 April 2021

Rates of lockdown loneliness highest among young people

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has cited classroom discipline to be a "key priority". Picture: Parliament UK

News 7 April 2021

Williamson backs exclusions and expulsions, claiming children 'lacked discipline' in lockdown

Schools delivered food and clothes to disadvantaged families during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 April 2021

Schools offering lifeline to disadvantaged children during pandemic, say headteachers

Meagre food parcels sparked uproar on social media. Picture: Angela Rayner/Twitter

News 7 April 2021

Learn from free school meals failings during pandemic, MPs urge

Cadets teaches children resiliance and teamwork schools, according to DfE. Picture: Sea Cadets

News 7 April 2021

DfE announces £1.1m boost for school-based cadet units

Young women's wellbeing has been worse affected by the pandemic than men's, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 April 2021

Half of young people ‘fear for job prospects’ due to pandemic, study reveals

Alison O’Sullivan is former president of the ADCS and chair of National Children’s Bureau

Opinion 1 April 2021

We must not forget children’s need to grieve

Some 300,000 more pupils are now eligible for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March 2021

One in five children eligible for free school meals since pandemic

Experts have warned the underspend could leave settings forced to close. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March 2021

Councils report £62m underspend on funded childcare places

Gavin Williamson: I am confident this summer will be a great success. Picture: Parliament UK

News 31 March 2021

Schools urged to ensure disadvantaged children benefit from £200m summer activities plan

The fund will support children at home, in school and in their communities. Picture: John Lyon's charity

News 25 March 2021

£22m Covid recovery fund aims to keep children's support services open

Online learning was more difficult for children with SEND, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2021

SEND pupils treated as an afterthought during pandemic, report says

More children risk being plunged into poverty, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2021

Child poverty hit 12-year high before pandemic, government figures show