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The controversial testing of young children has been criticised by campaigners. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2020

Reception baseline assessment delayed until 2021

Disadvantaged males are less likely to complete apprenticeships than more advantaged peers, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2020

Apprenticeship system 'failing disadvantaged young people'

CYP Now wants to highlight vital work being done to support disadvantaged children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 23 June 2020

CYP Now launches #Chances4Children campaign

NDNA chief exectuive Purmina Tanuku called the provisions a 'lifeline' for working parents. Picture: NDNA

News 23 June 2020

Out of school and holiday clubs to resume from 4 July

The government plan will pay for the most disadvantaged children to receive additional tutoring to help them catch up at school

News 19 June 2020

Government unveils £350m tuition plan to help disadvantaged pupils catch up

The government has announced a catch up programme for school children. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 19 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 19 June

Dr Mary Bousted, joint general secretary at the NEU, launched the plans. Picture: TUC

News 18 June 2020

NEU reveals plans for summer catch-up programme for vulnerable children

Julie McCulloch, director of policy at the ASCL, said the government 'needs to do better'. Picture: Parliament TV

News 17 June 2020

Government laptop scheme a 'national scandal' as 68,000 devices still not delivered

Vulnerable children could miss out on vital support if services are 'squeezed', researchers warn. Picture: Action for Children

News 16 June 2020

Early intervention services ‘unable to cope’ as lockdown measures lift

The government has said free school meal vouchers will be stopped during the summer holidays. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 16 June

Families with children that have complex needs and disabilities can apply for grants of around £500 for vital equipment through the Family Fund

Funding 15 June 2020

Guide to government coronavirus funding

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