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Settings in more disadvantaged areas are worst affected, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

2 July 2020

Early years sector hit by 'devastating' impact of Covid-19 crisis, Sutton Trust warns

Nina Jacobs Early Years

Limits on class sizes in nurseries will be lifted on 20 July. Picture: Adobe Stock

2 July 2020

Early years 'bubbles' scrapped in weeks as schools told to reopen to all pupils in September

Fiona Simpson Early Years

All pupils will return to school in September. Picture: Adobe Stock

2 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 2 July

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

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

2 July 2020

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

Fiona Simpson Education

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

2 July 2020

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

Nina Jacobs Youth Justice

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

1 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Activity packs for young carers during lockdown

Derren Hayes Social Care

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

1 July 2020

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

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

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

1 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 1 July

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

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

1 July 2020

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

Fiona Simpson Chances4Children

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

30 June 2020

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

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

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

30 June 2020

Emergency changes to EHC plans extended for second time

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

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

30 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Charity launches resource to support pupil wellbeing

Derren Hayes Education

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

30 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 30 June

Fiona Simpson Coronavirus

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

30 June 2020

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

Fiona Simpson Chances4Children

Boris Johnson announced plans to 'rebuild the economy' at a speech in the West Midlands. Picture: Conversative Party

30 June 2020

PM pledges apprenticeships and training for every young person

Nina Jacobs Coronavirus