The IFS is warning that schools serving more deprived pupils face major challenges over the next few years.

A programme aimed at increasing the pool of future Directors of Children’s Services has been launched, supported by the Department for Education.

A new campaign has been launched highlighting how public services cannot continue with the underfunding of the past decade.

A new report has outlined proposals for a public sector jobs drive to stave off mass unemployment and help the coronavirus recovery.

Anne Longfield is calling for the government to change the law to stop councils placing under 18s in care in unregulated accommodation.

It is not clear whether the government’s plan to tackle rising childhood obesity will be able to make the step change needed in the timescale available.

Vulnerable children are facing a dangerous reduction in support as councils cut services to fill the financial black hole left by coronavirus.

The loss of income from parent-paid fees since March will mean that many childcare providers face a tough time keeping their doors open.

Up to a third of local areas in England risk being oversubscribed for secondary school places within five years.

Hundreds of libraries across the UK could be closed amid the economic devastation wrought by coronavirus.

Labour has called for a national ‘Close the Gap’ strategy for school catch-up, as studies suggest closures have widened the gap between pupils.

Next year's A-level and GCSE exams should be pushed back to mid-summer to help cope with the impact of coronavirus, says Labour.

The Early Years Alliance has reported that half of parents feel that the government hasn’t given enough support on childcare post-lockdown.

The learning gap between rich and poor primary age pupils in England has widened for the first time since 2007.

Secondary school pupils in England will have to wear masks in school corridors in local lockdown areas of England.

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