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Schools struggling to support SEND children during lockdown

New research indicates schools are finding it increasingly hard to provide support for their SEND children during the current health crisis

Babies needs being overlooked in Covid 19 response

A new report by the First 1001 Days Movement suggests that the needs of babies are being neglected during lockdown

Government announces £120m funding for Social Care in response to pressures caused by new Covid variant

A further £120m will be available to Councils in England to support social care services as staff absence rates spiral

Private, voluntary and independent childcare providers excluded from home Covid testing programme

The Department for Education has received fierce criticism for not including private, voluntary and independent (PVI) childcare providers in the home testing Covid programme

New research finds nine in ten female young offenders to be victims of abuse

Young Women’s Justice project study suggests that the vast majority of women under the age of 18 in the Criminal Justice system have suffered abuse

Children’s Minister confirms extension of Adoption Support Fund

Vicky Ford has confirmed that the Adoption Support Fund will be extended until 2022

Education Secretary announces return of free school meals voucher scheme

Gavin Williamson has confirmed that the government will make free school meal vouchers available to support disadvantaged families during the new lockdown

Kingston and Richmond Youth Offending service praised by inspectors

HM Inspectorate of Probation has released its inspection report on Kingston and Richmond’s Youth Justice Service awarding a ‘good’ overall rating

Demand for school spaces causes concern during lockdown #3

New government lockdown guidelines are resulting in Schools being inundated with requests from parents seeking spaces for their children

Westminster lead the way in transforming family services through Family Hubs

Interface are partnering London Borough of Westminster to make Early Help services much easier to access through Family Hubs

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