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More young people say they are suffering with anxiety during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

29 May 2020

Mental health charities join forces to tackle surge in demand for services

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Young people will benefit from funding to provide more training and employment. Picture: Adobe Stock

29 May 2020

Youth organisations call for 'civic army' to boost unemployment

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Almost of half of clubs are uncertain whether they will reopen in September. Picture: Out of School Alliance

29 May 2020

Out of school clubs 'on brink of collapse'

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Covid-19 is 'likely to have a devastating financial impact on families', the Children's Society warns. Picture: The Children's Society

29 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 29 May

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More children attended school last week than at any other point during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

28 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 28 May

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Children's services workers are concerned that some children have missed out on vital therapy. Picture: Adobe Stock

28 May 2020

Children's services professionals highlight key concerns during pandemic

Fiona Simpson Education

Three-quarters of organisations supporting young people that responded to the survey closed youth clubs during the lockdown.

28 May 2020

Lockdown restrictions threaten youth groups' future

Derren Hayes Youth Work

More children attended school last week than at any other point during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 May 2020

Increase in vulnerable children attending school, latest DfE figures show

Fiona Simpson Education

27 May 2020

In July’s CYP Now: Lockdown lessons; devolution in children’s services; and commissioning special report

Derren Hayes Children's Services

NASUWT's general secretary Dr Patrick Roach has called for the government to protect areas with a high BAME population. Picture: NASUWT

27 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 27 May

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School-Home Support will provide a dedicated worker to support the mental health needs of pupils at Wize-Up Academy. Image: SHS

27 May 2020

PRU pupils to get mental health support thanks to grant

Derren Hayes Social Care

The CYP Now Awards are unveiled at a gala dinner held at London's Hurlingham Club

26 May 2020

CYP Now Awards to recognise youth relationships with launch of new category

Derren Hayes

Boris Johnson announced some pupils could return from 1 June. Picture: Boris Johnson/Twitter

26 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 26 May

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The Department for Education released updated guidance allowing childminders to reopen. Picture: Parliament UK

26 May 2020

Schools and councils 'must update risk assessments' before SEND pupils return to school

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Jaden Moodie was stabbed to death in east London in January 2019. Picture: Metropolitan Police

26 May 2020

Jaden Moodie: Murder of boy, 14, highlights need for national exploitation system, review finds

Derren Hayes Social Care