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Ombudsman criticises Cambridgeshire council for failings over treatment of disabled boy

Thursday, April 28, 2022

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Cambridgeshire County Council has been criticised by the local government and social care ombudsman (LGO) over its delay in apologising after a clinically vulnerable boy missed out on 14 months of education and support during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Critics attack DfE plans to ‘penalise' schools not taking part in tutoring scheme

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

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The Department for Education has been accused of “political grandstanding” over plans to “penalise” schools that are not signed up to its National Tutoring Programme (NTP).

Praise for 'impressive' Parc YOI's Covid-19 response

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Monday, July 25, 2022

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Inspectors have praised Parc young offender institution (YOI) for “maintaining the high standards” of its previous inspection, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

Children’s mental health services ‘buckling’ under post-Covid pressure, Longfield warns

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Monday, August 1, 2022

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Former children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield has warned that vulnerable young people are at greater risk of exploitation, serious violence and abuse, as children’s mental health services struggle to cope with a post-Covid rise in demand.

Coronavirus: Advice for youth work groups

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

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Leading youth organisations have come together to offer guidance to youth workers on supporting young people and staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Isolation advice for children's homes and special schools

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Monday, March 23, 2020

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The Department for Education (DfE) has issued guidance for children’s homes and residential special schools on managing isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: LEYF opens 25 emergency childcare hubs across London

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

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The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) has opened 25 of its nurseries to provide emergency care for the children of frontline workers during the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Thousands of children 'have not received substitute free school meals'

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Monday, March 30, 2020

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Tens of thousands of children eligible for free school meals may not have received substitute meals or vouchers after schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, new research suggests.

BASW makes fresh plea for PPE as social worker dies from Covid-19

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

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Social work leaders have reiterated calls for teams to be issued with personal protective equipment (PPE) after a practitioner at a London council died from coronavirus.

How one youth organisation is coping with lockdown

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Friday, April 17, 2020

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Youth First is a youth work mutual in Lewisham, south London. It delivers youth work support for Lewisham Council across 15 centres, all of which have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Early years sector 'in jeopardy' after government U-turn on furlough funding

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Monday, April 20, 2020

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Sector leaders warn “there may not be a childcare sector left” following the coronavirus crisis, after the government pulled a “shock” U-turn on plans for furlough funding.

DfE unveils home learning support as fostered children stay away from school

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Monday, April 20, 2020

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The government is to provide disadvantaged and vulnerable children with free computers to support online learning during the coronavirus outbreak.

Sector leaders hit back at 'dangerous' relaxation of councils' statutory duties

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Friday, April 24, 2020

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Sector leaders have hit back over the government’s “unacceptable” decision to relax local authorities' statutory duties to vulnerable children, with many concerned it could be made permanent after lockdown measures are lifted.

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 4 May

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Monday, May 4, 2020

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The Duchess of Cambridge has praised the work of health visitors and midwives during a discussion highlighting the challenges faced by new and expectant parents in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Key findings from the latest ONS data on impact of Covid-19

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Monday, May 4, 2020

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Sector leaders have warned that new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) could indicate a new “child poverty and mental health emergency” in the UK.

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Ombudsman criticises Cambridgeshire council for failings over treatment of disabled boy

Critics attack DfE plans to ‘penalise' schools not taking part in tutoring scheme

Praise for 'impressive' Parc YOI's Covid-19 response

Children’s mental health services ‘buckling’ under post-Covid pressure, Longfield warns

Coronavirus: Advice for youth work groups

Coronavirus: Isolation advice for children's homes and special schools

Coronavirus: LEYF opens 25 emergency childcare hubs across London

Coronavirus: Thousands of children 'have not received substitute free school meals'

BASW makes fresh plea for PPE as social worker dies from Covid-19

How one youth organisation is coping with lockdown

Early years sector 'in jeopardy' after government U-turn on furlough funding

DfE unveils home learning support as fostered children stay away from school

Sector leaders hit back at 'dangerous' relaxation of councils' statutory duties

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 4 May

Key findings from the latest ONS data on impact of Covid-19

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