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Schools and colleges to reopen from 8 March with asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

On 22 February 2021 the Department for Education, Department of Health and Social Care, The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, and The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP published a press release spelling out how all students will begin to return to face-to-face education on 8 March 2021.
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BBC Children in Need undertaking research

As the Regional Officer for this area, Dimple Patel is interested to hear from local VCSE organisations that support children and young people aged 0-18.
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Department for Education announces ban on unregulated accommodation for certain children in care

Last year, the Children’s Commissioner for England reported that 12,800 children in care had spent some time living in unregulated settings during 2018/19.
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Museums + Heritage Awards now open

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is sponsoring a sustainability award for the second year at the 2021 Museums + Heritage Awards.
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Webinars and videos for organisations that trade with the EU

0n 16 February 2021 the Cabinet Office updated the webinars and videos for organisations that trade with the EU guidance.
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Guidance on shielding and protecting people guidance revised

On 16 February 2021 the definition of clinically extremely vulnerable groups was updated.
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UK Disability Survey extension

If you share your views by 28 February 2021, your views will inform the development of the National Strategy for Disabled People.
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The British Triathlon Federation

Introducing individuals of all ages to get involved in activities to swim bike and run.
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PM statement on Coronavirus as national lockdown continues

On 15 February 2021 the Prime Minister's Office and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP published a speech of the Prime Minister's (PM) statement on coronavirus (COVID-19) delivered at the coronavirus press conference.
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