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Amanda Spielman: We want to return to our usual work in a measured, sensitive and practical way. Picture: Ofsted

News 15 December 2020

Covid-19 restrictions could set back children’s development by six months, Ofsted warns

Schools will close in Greenwich from tomorrow. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 December 2020

Schools in Greenwich to close due to spike in coronavirus cases

Inspectors praised accessible services and good join working initiatives. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 December 2020

Praise for joint working to tackle children’s mental health crisis

Michelle Lee-Izu spoke at the Early Intervention Foundation's national conference. Picture: Twitter

News 10 December 2020

BAME families ‘subject to structural racism’ amid Covid-19 response

Children's rights were overlooked in the government's response to the pandemic, charities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2020

Children’s rights ‘worryingly low’ on political agenda, charities warn

Tulip Siddiq criticised the government's response to Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2020

Tulip Siddiq calls for ‘broken’ children’s social care system to be rebuilt

More than half of 18- to 24-year-olds have been financially impacted by the pandemic, Nesta says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2020

Nesta names 14 organisations to benefit from Covid-19 recovery scheme

Local government and social care ombudsman Michael King called on Nottingham City Council to apologise over the decision. Picture: LGO

News 7 December 2020

Mother 'left in debt' after council ends school transport for autistic son

Young people with high needs should be given extra support, research states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2020

Council and college leaders call for 'radical shake-up' of SEND support in further education

Amanda Spielman: We want to return to our usual work in a measured, sensitive and practical way. Picture: Ofsted

News 3 December 2020

Ofsted announces return to full inspections in 2021

A similar scheme launched in London earlier this year. Picture: nurtureuk

News 3 December 2020

Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit launch nurturing schools partnership

Families were initially forced to wait days for vouchers, an NAO investigation found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2020

Free school meals scheme prompted thousands of helpline calls in first weeks, investigation finds

Nursery leaders have described the move as 'a blow' to the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2020

DfE ‘denying Covid support to early years providers’, sector warns

Rishi Sunak will focus solely on the UK's recovery from Covid-19. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: Sector bodies set out key asks

Rishi Sunak was previously urged to put children 'at the heart of the Spending Review'. Picture: HM Treasury

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: What has Rishi Sunak pledged for children and young people?