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Chief Rabbi publishes first LGBT guide for orthodox schools
The guide is viewed as a "game-changer" which it is hoped will have a long-lasting impact.
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Published: 6 September 2018
Scotland set to become first UK country to ban smacking
<img alt="Scotland set to become first UK country to ban smacking" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/ae7e9f46-d421-4b70-a142-cb0c8322d2a1/1/distressedchild-320x198.jpg" /> <p> The Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill has been introduced by Green MSP John Finnie and has the backing of the Scottish Government and MSPs from all political parties. Currently... </p>
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Published: 6 September 2018
Parents get time off for children's first day of school
More companies are giving workers an extra day of paid leave so they can take their child to school.
bbc
Published: 6 September 2018
Zahawi: Government taking action to reduce number of children in care
<img alt="Zahawi: Government taking action to reduce number of children in care" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/740a98b3-9820-4709-9229-33abf45cfc32/3/zahawi-320x198.png" /> <p> Speaking in a parliamentary debate on the independent Care Crisis Review published earlier this year, children's minister Nadhim Zahawi said both the Department for Education (DfE) and the Ministry of... </p>
cypn
Published: 6 September 2018
Inspectors praise creative youth justice work in Hampshire
<img alt="Inspectors praise creative youth justice work in Hampshire" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/2cb4b0ac-85a5-4d7c-a7e7-c15b3fe6fcec/2/workwithyoungoffender-320x198.gif" /> <p> An inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation conducted in June found that in the area of court disposals, staff demonstrated good joint working with partner agencies, and adopted creative interventions... </p>
cypn
Published: 6 September 2018
Disabled mother Miriam: My five-year-old son is my arms
Kenyan Miriam Wariwa was born without arms, so her five-year-old son Samuel helps her with her daily tasks.
bbc
Published: 6 September 2018
News story: New teachers ready to deliver in the classroom
As pupils return to school, a survey has revealed that 9 out of 10 new teachers are positive about how well their training has prepared them for the classroom.
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Published: 5 September 2018
Breastfeeding mum forced to stand on rush hour train
Commuters failed to offer Kate Hitchens a seat as she struggled to feed her six-month-old son.
bbc
Published: 5 September 2018
Universities minister backs overseas student change
Sam Gyimah signals his support for changes aimed at attracting more international students to the UK.
bbc
Published: 5 September 2018