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Local government and social care ombudsman Micheal King. Picture: LGSCO

News 2 July 2020

Council oversight left boy with SEND out of education for months, ombudsman finds

Inspectors found 'widespread poor' practice within Cardiff YOS. Picture; Adobe Stock

News 2 July 2020

Cardiff YOS rated ‘inadequate’ in all areas, inspection finds

Blogs 2 July 2020

Prisoners’ Education Trust calls for children in prison to have access to education

More than 100 young carers have received wellbeing activity packs from Barnardo's. Picture: Barnardo's

News 1 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Activity packs for young carers during lockdown

Leicester is the first area in England subject to a 'local lockdown'. Picture: Leicester City Council

News 1 July 2020

Leicester lockdown: Concern over 'negative' impact of tightened restrictions on young people

DfE has issued updated guidance on free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 1 July

Blogs 1 July 2020

Lockdown has highlighted the benefits of getting outdoors

Blogs 1 July 2020

Changing with the times and time for a change

Blogs 1 July 2020

Leicester lockdown: the risks it poses to the early years sector

Young people have also been sharing their lockdown diaries. Picture: Power2/Twitter

News 1 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Empowerment scheme helps support disadvantaged children back to school

Campaigners have called for more action to prevent food poverty. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Call to 'put children first' in post-lockdown recovery planning

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will make a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon. Picture: Parliament UK

News 30 June 2020

Emergency changes to EHC plans extended for second time

Around a third of primary pupils attended school last week in England

News 30 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Charity launches resource to support pupil wellbeing

Guide Pippa, 12, designed a new badge celebrating Covid-19 key workers and volunteers. Picture: Girlguiding

News 30 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 30 June

The Skill Mill has launched a selection of masks to fund employment opportunities for young people. Picture: The Skill Mill

News 30 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Face mask initiative boosts employment opportunities for young offenders