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Young people will struggle to enter the jobs market, sector leaders have warned.

News 19 May 2020

Youth unemployment: government must pledge £1bn to tackle crisis, experts warn

75,000 families are set to benefit from the grants. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2020

Children's minister pledges £37m SEND boost

Micheal Gove told local authorities and schools to 'know their responsibilities'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 18 May 2020

Poorer pupils 'worst affected' by school closures, study warns, amid row over reopening

The government has released plans to ease lockdown measures and reopen schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 14 May 2020

Coronavirus: Latest advice for schools, nurseries, children’s homes and social workers

Schools could open and close at different times if further lockdown measured are imposed, experts have warned

News 14 May 2020

Local Government Association: Give councils power to close schools and nurseries with new Covid-19 cases

The committee heard evidence on the impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable children. Picture: Education select committee

News 13 May 2020

Covid-19 impact on vulnerable children: key messages from education committee hearing

Some children will return to school on 1 June. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2020

Covid-19 recovery plan: What does it mean for schools and childcare settings?

Boris Johnson announced some pupils could return from 1 June. Picture: Boris Johnson/Twitter

News 11 May 2020

School reopening plan generates 'fear' among education leaders

Poorer pupils can fall 18 months behind peers by GCSE level. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2020

‘Catch up plan’ needed to stop disadvantaged pupils falling further behind, says EPI

Adoption UK says many vulnerable children may need extra support when schools fully reopen. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Charity calls for extra support for adopted children on return to school

More than half of UK adults have reported an increase in anxiety. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Key findings from the latest ONS data on impact of Covid-19

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson addressed the education select committee. Picture: Parliament UK

News 29 April 2020

Williamson: Changes to SEND tribunals and EHC plans could be made permanent

Gavin Williamson answers questions from the education select committee over videolink. Picture: Parliament TV

News 29 April 2020

Five key points Gavin Williamson told the education select committee

Children's Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has called for more support for vulnerable children

News 25 April 2020

Vulnerable children ‘hidden’ during lockdown, children’s commissioner warns

The project teaches children to spot the signs of grooming. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Online support services 'less effective' than face-to-face sessions