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British Sign Language: GCSE plan after boy's campaign
Daniel Jillings, 12, and his family have been campaigning for the qualification to be introduced.
bbc
Published: 2 August 2018
Government response: Little Ducklings Pre-School inspection: Ofsted statement
A statement from Ofsted's press office following coverage of Little Ducklings Pre-School inspection outcome report in the media.
ofsted
Published: 2 August 2018
LGA: Give NCS cash to councils to fund year-round youth work
<img alt="LGA: Give NCS cash to councils to fund year-round youth work" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/a4d55d35-094a-4bc7-a13e-389eccaf2b89/2/nationalcitizenservice-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Since 2010, spending by councils on services for young people has reduced by 40 per cent, cutting £260m from youth work budgets and resulting in the closure of 600 youth centres across England. The... </p>
cypn
Published: 2 August 2018
Brownies launch aviation badge to encourage girls to become pilots
The Girlguiding UK group is part of a campaign to encourage more women to become pilots.
bbc
Published: 2 August 2018
National Citizen Service funding should be used elsewhere - LGA
Councils say spending on the National Citizen Service could instead keep youth centres open.
bbc
Published: 2 August 2018
'We're with my disabled brother round the clock'
A charity highlights how young carers spend their summer holidays rather differently.
bbc
Published: 2 August 2018
'I thought my summer job was a punishment'
Your stories and experiences of summer jobs.
bbc
Published: 2 August 2018
Working in Early Years and Childcare – Current Vacancies
This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Business Support Team Manager, Menhaz Hussain, for the attention of all Early Years Settings and Schools.
Published: 1 August 2018
Government to invest in school nurseries in deprived areas
<img alt="Government to invest in school nurseries in deprived areas" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/1679ecd2-3d17-417d-83f0-8e040236a3cb/2/ruthfryreceptionteacherpreprepreceptionclass-320x198.jpg" /> <p> The plans, unveiled by Education Secretary Damian Hinds, will see "successful" schools bid for a share of a £30m funding pot to develop nursery facilities so they can increase their pre-school pupil numbers.... </p>
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Published: 1 August 2018