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Welsh language row over Anglesey school closures plan
The plans are being rushed through before new rules give rural schools more protection, campaigners say.
bbc
Published: 23 April 2018
Single parents and poor families 'benefit least' from 30 hours childcare
<img alt="Single parents and poor families &#39;benefit least&#39; from 30 hours childcare" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/523ee3f1-0618-4863-9a3f-2431362aa767/2/d5b6c20df59b5d5e70a3d6601891c12ajpg-320x198.jpg" /> <p> A study by the Family and Childcare Trust has found that couples and middle and high earners benefit the most from the initiatives, which includes 30 hours of free childcare for three- and four-year-olds... </p>
cypn
Published: 20 April 2018
Two-child benefit limit lawful, court rules
Families lose legal challenge to government over limiting some benefits to first two children.
bbc
Published: 20 April 2018
Decline in uptake of early years teacher training due to poor pay, study finds
<img alt="Decline in uptake of early years teacher training due to poor pay, study finds" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/450a38f1-8261-4e06-9248-9e86c2d7ce29/3/ScreenShot20170309at111814-320x198.png" /> <p> In a joint report the two organisations highlight how fewer people are joining courses leading to early years teacher status. When the role was first introduced in 2013 more than 2,300 people enrolled... </p>
cypn
Published: 20 April 2018
Crime prevention initiative set for expansion
<img alt="Crime prevention initiative set for expansion" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/3304089e-6ab5-4759-8750-5d616b2bdc27/2/3b663c900a8aca0c066774252c54fde9jpg-320x198.jpg" /> <p> The London-based Divert programme is run by the Milestone Foundation in collaboration with the Metropolitan police. Following positive evaluation from a pilot in Brixton and grants totalling £75,000,... </p>
cypn
Published: 20 April 2018
ADCS calls for wider children's workforce development
<img alt="ADCS calls for wider children&#39;s workforce development" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/18323dd2-8d07-475e-b941-8e752b87bc6b/5/EastSussexStuartGallimore-320x198.jpg" /> <p> In his inaugural presidential address, Stuart Gallimore said seeking wider workforce development would be one of his main priorities during his year-long term, which began at the start of April. "Over... </p>
cypn
Published: 20 April 2018
School denies charging pupils for water in heatwave
Onslow St Audrey's School in Hatfield said no child would ever be refused access to water.
bbc
Published: 20 April 2018
Poorest families 'going without food or power'
Citizens Advice says hundreds of thousands of UK families cannot afford to put money in their meters.
bbc
Published: 20 April 2018
Should twins be taught separately?
A study suggests not - and says there should be no strict rules about separating twins at school.
bbc
Published: 19 April 2018