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Disadvantaged children are at risk of developing mental health problems due to Covid-19, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 22 June

Dr Mary Bousted, joint general secretary at the NEU, launched the plans. Picture: TUC

News 18 June 2020

NEU reveals plans for summer catch-up programme for vulnerable children

Leigh Middleton, NYA chief executive, says the guidance is 'vital'. Picture: NYA

News 18 June 2020

NYA launches coronavirus guidance for youth work organisations

Boris Johnson has promised to deliver a 'massive catch up plan' for children. Picture: Boris Johnson/Twitter

News 18 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 18 June

Youth organisations supporting young people most at risk from Covid-19 face the biggest concerns of their future. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2020

300,000 young people missing out on youth work services, analysis finds

Julie McCulloch, director of policy at the ASCL, said the government 'needs to do better'. Picture: Parliament TV

News 17 June 2020

Government laptop scheme a 'national scandal' as 68,000 devices still not delivered

A school in east London is trialling a pop-up classroom. Picture: Curl la Tourelle Head

News 17 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 17 June

Vulnerable children could miss out on vital support if services are 'squeezed', researchers warn. Picture: Action for Children

News 16 June 2020

Early intervention services ‘unable to cope’ as lockdown measures lift

The government has said free school meal vouchers will be stopped during the summer holidays. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 16 June

Sector leaders have accused the government of 'turn a blind eye' to early years settings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2020

Surge in early years closures before lockdown, Ofsted figures show

Pupils due to sit GCSE and A-level exams next year have returned to school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

School reopening row deepens as Year 10 and 12 pupils return

Sport will be vital in helping children recover from lockdown, the Youth Sports Trust said. Picture: Youth Sports Trust

News 12 June 2020

Government urged to clarify future of PE and sport funding for primary schools

More children are set to face poverty due to Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 12 June

The funding falls short of £250m need to support disadvantaged families, charities have warned. Picture: Children's Society

News 11 June 2020

Government's £63m for local welfare assistance schemes 'not enough', charities warn

Former shadow children's minister Emma Lewell-Buck criticised the measures during the debate. Picture: Parliament TV

News 11 June 2020

MPs vote against scrapping controversial relaxation of statutory duties