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Virtual schools’ expanded remit needs more cash

    Opinion
  • Thursday, September 21, 2023
  • | CYP Now
In the post-pandemic era of hybrid working, for most people the term “virtual school” is likely to conjure up a vision of home learning online. However, the function played by virtual schools is quite different. As a statutory service within England’s local authorities, they are designed to support the educational progress of children in care.

Child poverty impacting school staff roles

    News
  • Wednesday, September 20, 2023
  • | CYP Now
An increase child poverty rates has seen school staff take on greater responsibility for issues including sourcing food vouchers and learning equipment for children, new research finds.

Sector fears over reported cuts to SEND education plans

    News
  • Thursday, September 14, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Charities have hit out following reports that the government is aiming to reduce the number of education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), raising concerns that support for vulnerable children will be withheld.

Government urged to boost sports funding for young people

    News
  • Thursday, September 7, 2023
  • | CYP Now
The government is being called on to fund five hours of extracurricular activity for all secondary school pupils as part of a new right to sport, as a new report reveals that physical exercise boosts attainment and reduces crime among young people.

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