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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

Campaigners have celebrated the move. Picture: SYP/Twitter

News 17 March 2021

Scotland enshrines UNCRC in domestic law

Rachel De Souza is the new children's commissioner for England. Picture: DfE

News 16 March 2021

Children’s commissioner launches ‘once-in-a-generation’ review of childhood

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

More than two million children are eligible for the pupil premium. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2021

'Grave concerns' over pupil premium changes

The Our Streets Now campaign is calling for schools to do more. Picture: Our Streets Now

News 12 March 2021

Round-up: Should schools teach pupils about public sexual harassment?

Access to education is vital to improving life chances, the research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 March 2021

Prioritise education to tackle pandemic-fuelled inequality, say public

Michael King: Councils have a duty to meet the special educational needs provisions. Picture: LGO

News 9 March 2021

Council left autistic boy without support for more than two years, ombudsman finds

Rachel De Souza is the new children's commissioner for England. Picture: DfE

News 8 March 2021

Education catch-up plan ‘will focus on wellbeing’, children’s commissioner says

Millions of pupils are returning to school today. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 March 2021

Two-thirds of parents concerned about ‘lost learning’ as schools reopen

Most parents are calling for schools to provide an 'active recovery term'. Picture: Youth Sport Trust

News 5 March 2021

Four in five children ‘less active during lockdown’, parents say

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

News 5 March 2021

DCMS announces £79m funding boost for children’s mental health services

Peter Wanless said he was especially worried about the vulnerability of very young children. Picture: NSPCC

News 4 March 2021

NSPCC chief: Councils ‘need to be ready’ for soaring children’s services demand

This year's award ceremony was held virtually

Features 4 March 2021

CYP Now Awards: Winners revealed