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NEWS: New Guidelines Aim to Revamp School Runs
As reported by Gov.uk, government-backed guidance promotes healthier, safer, and greener school streets by restricting motor traffic during peak hours, keep reading
councils
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NEWS: Councils facing £1bn shortfall for SEND
As reported by BBC News. parents worry children with special needs may suffer as councils struggle with funding deficits The BBC has keep reading
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NEWS: Councils miss deadlines for child support
As reported by BBC News, many children with complex needs in England are not receiving timely support due to councils failing to keep reading
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NEWS: Sharp rise in home education sparks concern
As reported by The Independent, more children in England are being removed from schools for home education, prompting calls for action from keep reading
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LGA: give councils power to close schools and nurseries when clusters of COVID-19 cases emerge
Councils will need the power to close schools or nurseries if testing indicates clusters of new COVID-19 cases, the @LGAcomms keep reading
Finance
SEND funding overspend trebles in three years
Funding for SEND children is forcing many councils towards financial disaster An Observer investigation – as reported via The Guardian – keep reading
Finance
Unpaid-for school meals costing councils thousands
An investigation has revealed that local authorities in Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross are owed thousands due to parents keep reading
Academies & MATs
Call for councils to oversee 'faltering' finances of academies
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the Local Government Chronicle The Public Accounts Committee said in March that academy trusts needed keep reading
Finance
School funding cuts 'will leave councils unable to meet legal obligations'
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the Guardian Councils have said that funding cuts will leave many local authorities keep reading
Finance
Nottinghamshire schools receive £3.8m funding boost
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the Nottingham Post The DfE announced it will be allocating £1,258,974 to schools in keep reading