Daily roundup 10 September: Grit, Kids Company, and children's court

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has launched a rugby scheme to "instil character" in disaffected and disadvantaged children. The Department for Education said the new programme, which involves rugby coaches teaching young people how to bounce back from defeat, respect others, and work together, will reach more than 17,000 pupils across England.


Cases relating to 1,842 children have been transferred to local authorities for review since the closure of Kids Company last month, it has emerged. Speaking in parliament, youth minister Rob Wilson said local authorities are deciding on the support services required, and that additional funding is being made available to them.


Children who have committed crimes can attend a court in Hampshire where their case will be heard by other young people. The BBC reports that the court, which is the first of its kind in the country, will deal with low-level crimes.


The government has deported 20 Syrian children who have arrived in Britain since the beginning of the conflict in their country, it has emerged. The Independent reports figures uncovered by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism shows the children are among more than 200 people who have also been removed from the UK.


A new resource has been published to assist local organisations in preventing linked suicides, also known as “suicide clusters”, in their areas. Launched by Public Health England, the toolkit will support local authorities in their reaction to an unexpectedly high number of suicides occurring in a particular place, period of time or both.


Children are being let down in the early stages of secondary school because the transition from primary education is poorly managed, Ofsted has warned. ITV News reports the watchdog found progress made by children between years 7 and 9 is often slow, particularly in maths and English.