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Blogs 21 July 2020

Unsung education heroes of the lockdown for children in care

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said schools should 'instil new behaviour expectations and discipline'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 20 July 2020

Government’s Covid catch up fund ‘may not help most disadvantaged pupils’

The pandemic could see a spike in school exclusions and violence in the autumn term, the report states. Image: Adobe Stock

News 17 July 2020

Back schools with funding or risk ‘spike in youth violence’, report warns

Michelle Donelan said under the plans, the 12 areas in England will be ‘twinned’ with places facing similar challenges, expanding the programme’s reach

News 17 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 17 July

Children's minister Vicky Ford spoke during a meeting on pandemic recovery plans held by the APPG for children

News 16 July 2020

Ford reveals details of extension to social care duty exemptions

Visits to young people in youth custody have now resumed, a minister has said

News 15 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 15 July

Blogs 9 July 2020

Real opportunity or just a stop-gap?

Blogs 9 July 2020

Three top tips on helping disadvantaged children catch up

One of the nine graduates from the Project SEARCH programme. Picture: Lancashire County Council

News 9 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Internship programme sees SEND young people learn job skills

ADCS president Jenny Coles opened the virtual ADCS Annual Conference. Picture: ADCS

News 8 July 2020

ADCS president calls for urgent action to address inequality in first virtual speech

Rishi Sunak announced the investment in his summer statement. Picture: Parliament Live TV

News 8 July 2020

‘Kickstart’ jobs scheme: What has the Chancellor promised for young people?

The Chancellor has been criticised for ignoring increasing levels of poverty in his summer statement. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 July 2020

Summer statement: Chancellor ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle child poverty and early years crisis as employment scheme praised

Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield warns of a 'lost generation'. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 7 July 2020

Children’s commissioner warns 120,000 teenagers at risk of ‘falling off the radar’

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