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Parents' child benefit 'should be stopped' if children skip school, says Michael Gove
The minister said we must restore an 'ethic of responsibility', but teaching unions disagree with his ideas
Children
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Woolwich 10-year-old awarded medal by Little Troopers
Eva-Mai Little has been named ‘Little Trooper of the Month’ for coping with the unique challenges that military life can bring
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Southport teen's two-mile a day challenge for disabled children at Rainbow Hub
Rowan Munro is raising funds for the Mawdesley charity that supports children with physical and neurological disabilities
National
Legal marriage age rises to 18 in England and Wales in 'victory' against child exploitation
The change means it is now a crime to exploit vulnerable children by arranging for them to marry
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Croydon student wins trip to Minecraft HQ in Blue Peter competition
Star was invited along to Mojang Studios in Sweden
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Donation helps Loughborough riding group open new bridleway
The charity offers adults and children with physical and/or learning difficulties opportunities to ride, carriage drive, and look after horses
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Wrexham and Flintshire businesses sign up for children's hospice's £50 challenge
Infunity and Overton Recreational Club are raising money for Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices
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Chinthurst pupils get better connected for Children's Mental Health Week
All pupils were encouraged to talk about what it means to support one another
National
The 15 baby names that remain fashionable after 100 years - full list
The Office for National Statistics data contains several names favoured by the monarchy, with boys' names dominating (Contains affiliate links)
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NSPCC calls on virtual marathon runners to help raise vital funds
'We would love more people from Wales to apply for one of our 600 charity places, either for the main event or the virtual marathon'
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Beano strip launched to help comfort children before surgery
'It is really important for children to be involved in the decision-making process'
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Redcar and Cleveland families to benefit from £2.6 million funding boost
The vision is for family hubs to become the first port of call for early help services