Kent County Council has warned of a spike in referrals to children's services. Picture: Kent County Council

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 23 July

Coronavirus
Education committee chair Robert Halfon says he will write to Gavin Williamson to find out how the government intends to “fix the flaws” of the SEND system. Picture: Crown Copyright

Committee to press government on SEND commitments

Professor Brid Featherstone is one of the authors of the review. Picture: University of Huddersfield

Consultation over children’s social care exemptions ‘not valid’, damning review claims

Coronavirus
More than half of children struggle with home schooling, new figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 22 July

Coronavirus
Projects selected for funding will support children aged 10 to 14. Picture: Adobe Stock

Youth Endowment Fund announces 130 organisations granted share of £6.5m

Youth Work
PHE has been urged to commission transparent facemasks. Picture: Adobe Stock

Transparent masks could prevent ‘months of misery’ for deaf children, charities say

Coronavirus
Girls are more likely to move schools or leave before the end of Year 11, a new study shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Girls at higher risk of informal exclusion than boys, study shows

Social Care
Limits on class sizes in nurseries will be lifted on 20 July. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 21 July

Coronavirus

Kickstart needs a coaching top-up to help those most in need

Groundwork

Unsung education heroes of the lockdown for children in care

Education

Childcare providers and councils must continue to work together to solve pandemic problems

Early Years
Stuart Shield (right) has been awarded for his work. Picture: Adobe Stock

#Chances4Children: Catch22 apprenticeship tutor awarded for work with vulnerable young people

Chances4Children