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

9 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 9 June

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Anne Longfield called the government's decision not to extend free school meals as 'exceptionally short-sighted'. Image: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

9 June 2020

Commissioner and MPs call for extension of free school meals over summer holidays

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Schools will not reopen fully until September, the Education Secretary is expected to announce. Picture: Adobe Stock

9 June 2020

Disadvantaged children 'worst affected' as government drops plan to reopen schools

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Less than 1 per cent of under-fives in England are receiving mental health support, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 June 2020

Covid-19 increases risk of mental health issues in under-fives, new research warns

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Rosemary Watt-Wyness, chief executive of London Youth, said the programme would be seeking practitioners with untapped potential. Image: London Youth

8 June 2020

Youth workers to be trained to lead violence response in London

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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has backed the iniative. Picture: Andy Burnham/Facebook

8 June 2020

Greater Manchester housing providers pledge support for care leavers

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Schools in the North West have been urged to remain closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 June 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 8 June

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The partnership will work to support young people across the North East. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 June 2020

North East youth groups unite to form coalition

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Children's minister Vicky Ford announced the new fund. Picture: Parliament UK

5 June 2020

£7m transition fund for pupils leaving alternative provision

Nina Jacobs Education

Cat Smith has called on the government to listen to the youth sector. Picture: Parliament UK

5 June 2020

Let young people question Prime Minister on Covid-19 response, says Labour

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

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

5 June 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 5 June

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Article 39 director Carolyne Willow has applied for a judicial review. Picture: Article 39

5 June 2020

Article 39 launches legal action against DfE relaxation of statutory duties

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A rise in gang-based drug dealing in Medway made YOT work more complex, inspectors say. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 June 2020

Medway YOT praised for ‘slow but determined’ progress

Nina Jacobs Youth Justice

Peter Sandiford has warned the system could lead to the closure of children's homes. Picture: What Works for Children's Social Care

4 June 2020

Covid-19 track and trace system 'could close children's homes'

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Alan Wood is chair of the DfE working group on unregulated supported accommodation

4 June 2020

Working group advising DfE on unregulated accommodation to reconvene, Alan Wood confirms

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