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Lockdown has left children missing out on vital services, Barnardo's warns. Picture: Barnardo's

News 7 July 2020

Barnardo’s report drop in referrals to support services

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said enforcement powers would be used to address serious concerns. Picture: Ofsted

News 6 July 2020

‘Inadequate’ children’s services targeted as Ofsted outlines plans to restart inspection visits

The average one form entry primary school will receive roughly £18,000 per year, the DfE said. Picture: Youth Sport Trust

News 6 July 2020

DfE confirms sport premium funding for primary schools

Disadvantaged teenagers risk being excluded from training opportunities if free and discounted travel schemes are scrapped, college leaders warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2020

Scrapping London's free travel schemes could shut out disadvantaged teens, campaigners warn

Hundreds of children will benefit from healthy breakfasts. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 3 July 2020

Free school breakfast scheme extended over summer holidays

Limits on class sizes in nurseries will be lifted on 20 July. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 July 2020

Early years 'bubbles' scrapped in weeks as schools told to reopen to all pupils in September

Local government and social care ombudsman Micheal King. Picture: LGSCO

News 2 July 2020

Council oversight left boy with SEND out of education for months, ombudsman finds

Leicester is the first area in England subject to a 'local lockdown'. Picture: Leicester City Council

News 1 July 2020

Leicester lockdown: Concern over 'negative' impact of tightened restrictions on young people

Campaigners have called for more action to prevent food poverty. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Call to 'put children first' in post-lockdown recovery planning

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will make a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon. Picture: Parliament UK

News 30 June 2020

Emergency changes to EHC plans extended for second time

Around a third of primary pupils attended school last week in England

News 30 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Charity launches resource to support pupil wellbeing

Boris Johnson announced plans to 'rebuild the economy' at a speech in the West Midlands. Picture: Conversative Party

News 30 June 2020

PM pledges apprenticeships and training for every young person

Vulnerable children and those in care are more likely to move schools mid-term, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2020

Vulnerable children could get better support when moving school under DfE plans

Kate Green was elected to Parliament in May 2010. Picture: UK Parliament

News 29 June 2020

Labour appoints Kate Green as shadow education secretary

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

News 29 June 2020

Prime Minister pledges £1bn to rebuild schools but early years miss out again