Councils call for urgent action on £1.3bn SEN deficit

England’s largest councils have called for urgent action in this year’s Spending Review to address a spiralling deficit in special educational needs services.

Councils’ cyber security is disjointed and under-resourced

A new report has highlighted a disparate and fragmented approach to cyber security among local authorities in the UK.

Call for evidence launched on behaviour in schools

The government is asking teachers and school leaders for views on managing good behaviour, including on the use of mobile phones in the school day.

Mobile connectivity programme targets rural areas

People in rural Scotland, Wales and the North East of England are set to enjoy huge improvements in mobile coverage.

Mental health emergency for adopted children

Adoption UK is warning of a mental health emergency amongst some of the UK’s most vulnerable children.

Lack of social infrastructure damaging for poorer areas

England’s poorest neighbourhoods have by far the biggest shortages of basic social infrastructure, such as parks and sports facilities.

UK has less than fifth of charge points needed for net zero

New analysis from the Labour Party has found that the UK only has 15 per cent of the charging points it needs to meet net zero.

Online tool to prevent children becoming involved in violence

The Youth Endowment Fund has launched a new Toolkit to help local authorities provide support to children at risk of involvement in violence.

Councils urged to support ‘pop-up’ campsites this summer

Councils are being encouraged to support businesses to set-up temporary ‘pop-up’ campsites without the need to apply for planning permission.

Social care given over £250m to continue coronavirus protections

People in care homes or those being cared for at home will benefit from an extra £250 million to protect them from coronavirus transmission.

Test and Trace must improve effective partnership

The National Audit office has released its second report on the government’s approach to test and trace services in England.

Final £300m from Culture Recovery Fund released

Oliver Dowden has announced that the final £300 million of the Culture Recovery Fund will support organisations in need of urgent funding.

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