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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

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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

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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'

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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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Young people will struggle to enter the jobs market, sector leaders have warned.

19 May 2020

Youth unemployment: government must pledge £1bn to tackle crisis, experts warn

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75,000 families are set to benefit from the grants. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 May 2020

Children's minister pledges £37m SEND boost

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Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan has warns children's services are facing a 'perfect storm' of cuts and surge in demand. Picture: Alex Deverill

18 May 2020

Children’s services 'ill-prepared for devastating impact of coronavirus', charities warn

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join Heads Together volunteers for a Mental Health Week message. Picture: Heads Together

18 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 18 May

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Micheal Gove told local authorities and schools to 'know their responsibilities'. Picture: Parliament UK

18 May 2020

Poorer pupils 'worst affected' by school closures, study warns, amid row over reopening

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Youth workers have reported less contact with young people during lockdown. Picture: Alex Deverill

15 May 2020

National data standard for youth work launches

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Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick will meet with education and early years leaders. Picture: Parliament UK

15 May 2020

Coronavirus round-up: Friday 15 May

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