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School admissions framework: Legal update

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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The current primary school admissions process continues to lead to poorer outcomes for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children, says Richard Oldershaw of the Child Law Advice Service.

DfE urged to take action on 'hidden children' missing education

Monday, March 27, 2017

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The Department for Education must update statutory guidance for local authorities as part of attempts to prevent thousands of children missing education, a children's charity has suggested.

Behaviour tsar calls for 'internal inclusion units' in schools

Friday, March 24, 2017

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Government should fund schools to create internal inclusion units to offer targeted early specialist intervention for children with behavioural problems, a government adviser has said.

Boost early years support to improve social mobility, commission says

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

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The early years pupil premium should be doubled as part of efforts to combat worsening life chances for children and young people across the UK, the Social Mobility Commission has said.

Longfield recruits Narey as children's commissioner adviser

Friday, September 23, 2016

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Former Barnardo's chief executive Sir Martin Narey is one of several high profile figures that have been signed up to provide advice to children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield, it has been announced.

Legal Update: In a Nutshell - Care leavers who go on to attend university

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

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Frances Trevena examines the situation for care leavers who go on to attend university and the impact of changes to provisions for care.

Government's toxic approach to education is beyond satire

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

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Every now and then, I think about writing a satirical column on education, but before I get round to it, the world has proved that my most extreme ideas are too tame.

Factors Affecting Age at Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in UK

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

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A number of initiatives have aimed to increase early diagnosis of ASD - but are children in fact being diagnosed earlier?

Legal Update: Reforming alternative provision

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

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Kelly Reeve, senior legal consultant for the Child Law Advice Service, examines the recent proposals for reforming alternative provision and the impact this might have for children at risk of exclusion.

Legal Update: Court Report - Upper Tribunal to judge on SEN case

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

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Recognising sign language is important for equality

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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On 17 September 2015, the Scottish Parliament passed the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill. The public gallery was packed with Deaf BSL users, many of whom had been banned from signing as children and forced to lip read. It had been a long, hard battle and it was difficult for many to hold back the tears and keep their emotions at bay.

Ask the Experts: Explore British values with toddlers

Thursday, March 24, 2016

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Our panel offers advice on British values at nursery, reducing child trafficking, teenage cannabis use and tidying young people's rooms.

Committed local democrat: Roy Perry, chair, LGA children and young people board

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

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Derren Hayes meets Roy Perry, chair of the LGA children and young people board.

Legal Update: Blocked from higher education

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

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Kamena Dorling, head of policy and programmes at Coram Children's Legal Centre, explains why proposed changes to student support regulations are so significant for young people with immigration issues.

Legal Update: Guidance on pupil exclusions

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

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Can pupils be prevented from progressing from year 12 to year 13 at college if they do not achieve good grades? Kelly Reeve, team leader of the Child Law Advice Service, examines the applicable guidance.

Ask The Experts: Ensure nursery outings are safe

Monday, October 12, 2015

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Our panel offers advice on planning a nursery trip; safely examining online grooming; boosting workers' skills and police complaints.

Legal Update: Caring for refugee children

Monday, September 28, 2015

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Kamena Dorling, policy and programmes manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines the UK government's response to the refugee crisis and foster care provision for refugee children.

Corbyn's policies for children and young people under the spotlight

Monday, September 28, 2015

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Children and young people's issues featured prominently during Jeremy Corbyn's successful campaign to become Labour leader. So what is he pledging to do, and what do sector leaders think of his emerging policies?

Corbyn names Lucy Powell shadow education secretary

Monday, September 14, 2015

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New Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has appointed Lucy Powell shadow education secretary.

Ask the Experts: Seeking permission for graffiti

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

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Our panel offers advice on getting permission for graffiti, school trip costs, group work with vulnerable children and building blocks.

Children's commissioner sets out her priorities for improving young lives

Monday, July 6, 2015

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Anne Longfield outlines her plans to shape the policy agenda in five key areas including children's use of the internet, tackling child abuse, overcoming inequalities, looked-after children and better cross-government working.

Children's policy under Tory rule: who's who in the government

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

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The allocation of responsibilities for children, young people and families across government departments.

Legal Update: Queen's Speech - What's in it for children?

Monday, June 8, 2015

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Kamena Dorling, Policy and programmes manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines the new government's proposed policy and legislative agenda for children and young people.

Fears councils will struggle to meet young carer duties

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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Councils will not be able to meet legal commitments to support young carers that come into force today, campaigners have warned.

Ask the Experts: Growing food, media stories of abuse, learning from mistakes and youth centre help for Eastern European children

Monday, March 30, 2015

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Our panel offers advice on growing vegetables, telling stories of abuse, learning from mistakes and help for Eastern European children.

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