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

7 July 2020

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

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Lockdown has left children missing out on vital services, Barnardo's warns. Picture: Barnardo's

7 July 2020

Barnardo’s report drop in referrals to support services

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The NCS has announced plans for a summer scheme as official guidance allows more contact with young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 7 July

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Young people can be confined to their cells for 22-hours-a-day under new rules. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 July 2020

Children in STCs can be kept in cells for 22-hours-a-day under new measures

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Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said enforcement powers would be used to address serious concerns. Picture: Ofsted

6 July 2020

‘Inadequate’ children’s services targeted as Ofsted outlines plans to restart inspection visits

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The average one form entry primary school will receive roughly £18,000 per year, the DfE said. Picture: Youth Sport Trust

6 July 2020

DfE confirms sport premium funding for primary schools

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MPs have called for an urgent funding review for the early years sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 6 July

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The scheme will offer help with job-readiness, confidence building, re-forming friendships and building resilience. Photo: AdobeStock

6 July 2020

NCS announces summer programme for 16- and 17-year-olds

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Disadvantaged teenagers risk being excluded from training opportunities if free and discounted travel schemes are scrapped, college leaders warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 July 2020

Scrapping London's free travel schemes could shut out disadvantaged teens, campaigners warn

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The Involved tool was developed by 30 young people. Picture: British Youth Council

3 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Young people to influence Covid-19 policy using Instagram

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Free breakfasts will continue to be provided over the summer break. Picture: Magic Breakfast

3 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 3 July

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Hundreds of children will benefit from healthy breakfasts. Picture: Magic Breakfast

3 July 2020

Free school breakfast scheme extended over summer holidays

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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

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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

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

2 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 2 July

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