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Children will not recieve free school meals over the summer break, the government has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 May 2020

DfE confirms 'no plans' for free school meals over summer holidays

Fiona Simpson Education

Christina Adane has launched a petition for free school meals to be extended over May half term. Picture: Change.org

22 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 22 May

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Ofsted social care chief Yvette Stanley said the inspectorate will support the sector to boost residential care capacity

22 May 2020

Ofsted fast-tracks children's home registrations in response to pandemic

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Social workers need more training to improve confidence in reporting CSA, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 May 2020

More training needed for social workers to report child sexual abuse, study says

Nina Jacobs Social Care

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

21 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 21 May

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Young people are concerned about a lack of jobs and training opportunities after lockdown, The Prince's Trust said. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 May 2020

Young people 'overwhelmed by panic and anxiety' during lockdown

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The network will support families struggling with the impact of Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 May 2020

London boroughs form joint adoption support network

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Keith Glazier said councils face a 'perfect storm' of reduced funding and rising demand. Picture: Wealden Conservatives

21 May 2020

Councils 'will struggle' to support vulnerable children due to cuts, CCN warns

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The project will see the government fund social workers in 150 schools in England

21 May 2020

Social workers to be placed in schools to support vulnerable children

Nina Jacobs Social Care

Universities have been urged to support potential students with care experience. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 May 2020

Looked-after children less likely to attend higher education, study shows

Nina Jacobs Education

Young people receive 20 per cent less Universal Credit than over-25s. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 20 May

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Pupils in reception, Year 1 and Year 6 could return to school on 1 June. Picture: Children's Commissioner for England

20 May 2020

Council dissent over school reopening plans grows

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Frances Crook, chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, is leading the campaign. Picture: Howard League for Penal Reform

20 May 2020

Howard League calls for end to remanding unsentenced children in custody

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Young people in the UK rank in the bottom quarter of countries for life satisfaction. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 May 2020

Young people in England 'among most unhappy in Europe'

Nina Jacobs Health

Childcare providers have not been offered emergency funding by government, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 19 May

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