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Mental health support in schools is set to be expanded. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

Training for school mental health leads ‘shelved before pandemic’, MPs told

The government must invest in 'work readiness' programmes, experts have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

NYA: 'Fundamental change' needed to tackle unemployment crisis

Babies born during the pandemic face increased risk of being missed by support services, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2021

Calls for ‘urgent reform’ of services to protect young children and babies

The funding is set to support a range of youth projects. Picture: Arlene O'Connerly

News 23 March 2021

DCMS fails to spend £17m Youth Covid Support Fund, NAO investigation finds

Councils across the country are being urged to follow in Islington's footsteps. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 March 2021

#Chances4Children: Islington Council pledges free wi-fi for care leavers

Children with SEND said they had enjoyed spending more time with thier parents. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 March 2021

Call for flexible ‘homeworking’ to continue for SEND children

Professionals may becomed 'overwhelmed' with trying to respond, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 22 March 2021

Sector 'overwhelmed' by raft of inquiries running alongside Care Review, campaigners warn

Marcus Rashford led calls for the expansion of the fund. Picture: FareShare

News 19 March 2021

Holiday Activities and Food Alliance launches to support local authorities

Primary schools are losing out on funding, unions have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2021

Pupil premium funding changes ‘wiping out’ Covid-19 catch up grants

Julia and Hans Rausing: Youth centres perform a vital role in the community. Picture: The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust

News 17 March 2021

£8m Youth Centre Recovery Fund launched

Josh MacAlister has revealed his early plans for the review. Picture: Frontline

News 17 March 2021

Care Review chair to ‘join children’s commissioner on children’s home visits’

Tutoring programmes have not been set up in hundreds of schools, according to the NAO. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 March 2021

School catch-up schemes 'not reaching' disadvantaged children, NAO warns

New mums have reported more mental health problems during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2021

Maternal mental health services ‘struggling with increased demand’ amid pandemic

The children's commissioner has called for more support for health visitors. Picture: IHV

News 16 March 2021

Children’s commissioner calls for ‘rocket boost’ for early years services

Children should be allowed to meet friends to play, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2021

Coronavirus restrictions discriminate against children, campaigners warn