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Council leader David Hitchiner said the council had reached a 'watershed moment'. Picture: Herefordshire Council

28 April 2021

Herefordshire agrees improvement plan after damning High Court judgment

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More than half of young people said the pandemic had affected their career paths. Picture: Adobe Stock

28 April 2021

Covid-19 highlights ‘stark inequalities’ for young Londoners, research reveals

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MP Steve Brine, chair of the APPG on childcare and early education, will unveil the results of the survey at an online event. Picture: Parliament UK

27 April 2021

Early years funding levels not sustainable, MPs warn

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Almost half of early years workers have supported a bereaved child, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 April 2021

Free webinar for early years staff supporting bereaved children

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Around 62,000 children will benefit from the initiative. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 April 2021

Two-fifths of primary schools sign up for DfE-funded speech and language programme

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Siblings wait for adoption on average 36 per cent longer than single children, new figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 April 2021

Adoption agencies launch push to find homes for sibling groups

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Researchers will follow pupils for at least two years. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 April 2021

Major study to track impact of pandemic on school pupils' life chances

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UK Youth Parliament contractor ‘set up to fail’, campaigners warn

26 April 2021

Winners of UK Youth Parliament tender ‘set up to fail’ by government, campaigners warn

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Children's nicknames are often rejected by support services, Childline data shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 April 2021

#Chances4Children: NSPCC launches new random nickname generator tool to protect children’s identity

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Frances Crook has led the charity for 30 years. Picture: Howard League

23 April 2021

Howard League chief Frances Crook announces retirement

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The YMCA has warned of an increase of County Lines gangs in Brighton and Hove. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 April 2021

YMCA campaign aims to highlight increase in County Lines across Brighton and Hove

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MPs visited a nursery in Harrow, north London. Picture: Tulip Siddiq/Twitter

23 April 2021

Labour calls for ‘big conversation’ around early years cuts

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Children are encouraged to take part in 'risky' activities to reduce anxity, psychologists said. Picture: Adobe Stock

22 April 2021

Psychologists highlight importance of play among young children

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Marcus Rashford is encouraging families to cook together. Picture: Manchester United

22 April 2021

Marcus Rashford launches budget cooking campaign for disadvantaged families

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Trussell Trust handed out 2.5m food parcels over the last year. Picture: Trussell Trust

22 April 2021

Trussell Trust hands out record number of food parcels during pandemic

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