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Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset

Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset

Friday, 17 April 2026

Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in areas of Dorset following 3 cases of invasive meningococcal disease....

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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow

Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow

Friday, 17 April 2026

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, spoke at the Early Years Alliance's Connect Roadshow in London....

Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups

Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to bid for an additional £1.5 million in grant funding...

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New practical advice for families to get children school ready

New practical advice for families to get children school ready

Thursday, 16 April 2026

New government guidance and practical advice launched on primary school offer day to help families get children ready for school, backed by language s...

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Government to examine deaths of vulnerable care leavers

Government to examine deaths of vulnerable care leavers

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Review into deaths of young people leaving the care system to be published later this year, led by Ashley John-Baptiste and Clare Chamberlain...

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PM calls social media companies into Downing Street

PM calls social media companies into Downing Street

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

The Prime Minister will say “looking the other way is not an option” as he brings senior leaders of major social media companies – Meta, Snap, Google ...

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We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development
Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

19 new Technical Excellence Colleges will equip young people with the high-level technical skills needed to access well-paid, high-skilled jobs....

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UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027

UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Thousands across the UK set to benefit from re-opening of the historic Erasmus+ programme...

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130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country

130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country

Monday, 13 April 2026

130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to receive a share of almost £130 million to protect them for present and future generations...

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Appointment of a new Independent Prevent Commissioner

Appointment of a new Independent Prevent Commissioner

Monday, 13 April 2026

The Home Secretary has announced the appointment of Tim Jacques as the government’s new Independent Prevent Commissioner....

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YJB response to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report

YJB response to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report

Monday, 13 April 2026

Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB), responds to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report. ...

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Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities

Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Government today launches plan to make it easier for the wealthiest in society to give back to communities that need help most...

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Government scraps high sugar food from school menus  

Government scraps high sugar food from school menus  

Sunday, 12 April 2026

High-sugar and deep-fried food taken off the menu in new plans to overhaul school dinners amid health crisis facing children, helping to tackle obesit...

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Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Schools in high knife crime hotspots to get targeted support to divert children away from crime. ...

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Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations

Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations

Thursday, 09 April 2026

High knife crime hotspots to see surge in police patrols, knife arches and Live Facial Recognition to catch perpetrators....

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Interest rate cap introduced to protect Plan 2 borrowers

Interest rate cap introduced to protect Plan 2 borrowers

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Interest on Plan 2 and 3 student loans will be capped at 6%, instead of RPI+3%, to provide borrowers with certainty in an uncertain world....

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First wave of national Young Futures Hubs open to turn the tide on youth services decline

First wave of national Young Futures Hubs open to turn the tide on youth services decline

Sunday, 05 April 2026

First eight ‘Young Futures Hubs’ opening in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, County Durham, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Tower Hamlets...

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Record year for gang busts and knife seizures

Record year for gang busts and knife seizures

Sunday, 05 April 2026

New figures show a record year for County Lines enforcement, with more gang leaders charged and knives seized than ever before, backed by £34m in new ...

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Egg cellent time for chatting with your kids about what they're seeing online this Easter

Egg cellent time for chatting with your kids about what they're seeing online this Easter

Friday, 03 April 2026

As millions of children enjoy the Easter holidays, the government is stepping up to take the pressure off parents battling to keep their children safe...

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New visits to report on the ‘local offer’ for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

New visits to report on the ‘local offer’ for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today published guidance for the next series of area SEND thematic visits....

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HMRC says UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty

HMRC says UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

From today, UK vaping product manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers can apply for Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme approval....

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Major upgrades to restore pride in England’s run down colleges

Major upgrades to restore pride in England’s run down colleges

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

£307 million to repair and maintain colleges in all regions of England to fix leaking roofs, broken windows and worn-out facilities, delivering nation...

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Hundreds of Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide

Hundreds of Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide

Monday, 30 March 2026

More parents can save hundreds of pounds through free services, as over 200 Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide this week, helping with the cost of...

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New joint Chief Executives of Office for Students to steer sector

New joint Chief Executives of Office for Students to steer sector

Monday, 30 March 2026

Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne have been appointed joint CEOs of the higher education regulator....

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Ofsted to inspect early years providers more frequently

Ofsted to inspect early years providers more frequently

Friday, 27 March 2026

Ofsted will begin inspecting early education and childcare providers more frequently from April 2026, in line with the DfE's Best Start in Life strate...

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New screen time guidance for parents of under 5s

New screen time guidance for parents of under 5s

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance....

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Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust partners with DWP

Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust partners with DWP

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunit...

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Preventing the drivers of youth custody

Preventing the drivers of youth custody

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Minister for Sentencing, Youth Justice and International, Jake Richards, speaks about the drivers of youth custody and the future of youth courts....

New legislation to keep brothers and sisters connected in care

New legislation to keep brothers and sisters connected in care

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Right to maintain contact with siblings to be strengthened in law for children in care via amendment to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill...

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