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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

Vulnerable children and those in care are more likely to move schools mid-term, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

29 June 2020

Vulnerable children could get better support when moving school under DfE plans

Nina Jacobs Education

Kate Green was elected to Parliament in May 2010. Picture: UK Parliament

29 June 2020

Labour appoints Kate Green as shadow education secretary

Derren Hayes Early Years

Boris Johnson has promised to deliver a 'massive catch up plan' for children. Picture: Boris Johnson/Twitter

29 June 2020

Prime Minister pledges £1bn to rebuild schools but early years miss out again

Fiona Simpson Early Years