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Leigh Middleton, NYA chief executive, says the guidance is 'vital'. Picture: NYA

18 June 2020

NYA launches coronavirus guidance for youth work organisations

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

18 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 18 June

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Charlie Taylor has made 15 recommendations for improvements to the use of restraint against children

18 June 2020

Review sets out reforms to painful restraint use but stops short of calling for outright ban

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There is to be a review of national standards for advocacy services. Picture: AdobeStock

18 June 2020

Children’s advocacy standards set to be revised under public consultation

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Youth organisations supporting young people most at risk from Covid-19 face the biggest concerns of their future. Picture: Adobe Stock

17 June 2020

300,000 young people missing out on youth work services, analysis finds

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Julie McCulloch, director of policy at the ASCL, said the government 'needs to do better'. Picture: Parliament TV

17 June 2020

Government laptop scheme a 'national scandal' as 68,000 devices still not delivered

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A school in east London is trialling a pop-up classroom. Picture: Curl la Tourelle Head

17 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 17 June

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Lisa Harker, Nuffield FJO’s director, said the new findings showed the rise in care numbers is a mental health crisis as much as a parenting crisis

17 June 2020

Mothers in care proceedings more likely to have pre-existing mental health problems, study finds

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Vulnerable children could miss out on vital support if services are 'squeezed', researchers warn. Picture: Action for Children

16 June 2020

Early intervention services ‘unable to cope’ as lockdown measures lift

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The government has said free school meal vouchers will be stopped during the summer holidays. Picture: Adobe Stock

16 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 16 June

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Sector leaders have accused the government of 'turn a blind eye' to early years settings. Picture: Adobe Stock

16 June 2020

Surge in early years closures before lockdown, Ofsted figures show

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Footballer Marcus Rashford has written an emotional letter to MPs. Picture: Marcus Rashford/Man Utd Twitter

16 June 2020

Marcus Rashford's campaign prompts government U-turn on free school meals

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New criteria would ensure that custody is only made available for the most serious crimes, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

15 June 2020

Custody for children should be a 'last resort', disproportionality report urges

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Medway Council's project has supported more than 2,000 families over five years. Picture: Adobe Stock

15 June 2020

Medway’s Troubled Families programme named best in South East

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Footballer Marcus Rashford has written an emotional letter to MPs. Picture: Marcus Rashford/Man Utd Twitter

15 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 15 June

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