Rishi Sunak announced the investment in his summer statement. Picture: Parliament Live TV

‘Kickstart’ jobs scheme: What has the Chancellor promised for young people?

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The Chancellor has been criticised for ignoring increasing levels of poverty in his summer statement. Picture: Adobe Stock

Summer statement: Chancellor ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle child poverty and early years crisis as employment scheme praised

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Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield warns of a 'lost generation'. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

Children’s commissioner warns 120,000 teenagers at risk of ‘falling off the radar’

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Lockdown has left children missing out on vital services, Barnardo's warns. Picture: Barnardo's

Barnardo’s report drop in referrals to support services

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The NCS has announced plans for a summer scheme as official guidance allows more contact with young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 7 July

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Young people can be confined to their cells for 22-hours-a-day under new rules. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children in STCs can be kept in cells for 22-hours-a-day under new measures

Youth Justice

On love, and love after lockdown

Children's Services
Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said enforcement powers would be used to address serious concerns. Picture: Ofsted

‘Inadequate’ children’s services targeted as Ofsted outlines plans to restart inspection visits

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The average one form entry primary school will receive roughly £18,000 per year, the DfE said. Picture: Youth Sport Trust

DfE confirms sport premium funding for primary schools

Education
MPs have called for an urgent funding review for the early years sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 6 July

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The scheme will offer help with job-readiness, confidence building, re-forming friendships and building resilience. Photo: AdobeStock

NCS announces summer programme for 16- and 17-year-olds

Youth Work
Disadvantaged teenagers risk being excluded from training opportunities if free and discounted travel schemes are scrapped, college leaders warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Scrapping London's free travel schemes could shut out disadvantaged teens, campaigners warn

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