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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

Many adoptees lacked confidence in their academic ability, a new study finds. Image: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

Third of adopted children fail to complete college course, study finds

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

Boris Johnson promised to release details of a 'massive catch-up plan'. Picture: Boris Johnson/Twitter

News 11 June 2020

NEU issues Boris Johnson with catch-up plan for disadvantaged school pupils

Anne Longfield called the government's decision not to extend free school meals as 'exceptionally short-sighted'. Image: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 9 June 2020

Commissioner and MPs call for extension of free school meals over summer holidays

Blogs 9 June 2020

Children's Commissioner: 'Decision not to extend free school meals shows a lack of compassion'

Schools will not reopen fully until September, the Education Secretary is expected to announce. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2020

Disadvantaged children 'worst affected' as government drops plan to reopen schools

Children's minister Vicky Ford announced the new fund. Picture: Parliament UK

News 5 June 2020

£7m transition fund for pupils leaving alternative provision

Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams confirmed that from 29 June schools in Wales will open to pupils from all year groups. Picture: Welsh government

News 3 June 2020

Pupils in Wales set to return this month, but school openings remain low in England

Half of disadvantaged pupils are expected to stay at home today. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2020

Half of disadvantaged pupils could stay at home as schools reopen, education leaders say

Almost of half of clubs are uncertain whether they will reopen in September. Picture: Out of School Alliance

News 29 May 2020

Out of school clubs 'on brink of collapse'

Children's services workers are concerned that some children have missed out on vital therapy. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 May 2020

Children's services professionals highlight key concerns during pandemic

More children attended school last week than at any other point during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 May 2020

Increase in vulnerable children attending school, latest DfE figures show

School-Home Support will provide a dedicated worker to support the mental health needs of pupils at Wize-Up Academy. Image: SHS

News 27 May 2020

PRU pupils to get mental health support thanks to grant

Children should be given time at school to play with their friends, even while distancing

Analysis 27 May 2020

How play can help children transition back to school