Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, deems it “madness” that parents can homeschool a child suspected of abuse, following the tragic murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif by her father and stepmother. Sara was removed from school after concerns were raised, prompting Dame Rachel to call for stricter regulations, including a register of homeschooled children and greater data sharing between services to protect at-risk children. Surrey County Council plans an independent safeguarding review of Sara’s case now that her killers have been convicted.
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England vs India: Gill, Jadeja dig deep with bat to draw fourth Test | Cricket News
In a thrilling fourth Test, India, led by captain Shubman Gill, secured a draw against England, keeping the series alive at 2-1. Gill scored a courageous century, supported by unbeaten hundreds from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, as India batted for over five sessions to finish on 425-4 at Old Trafford, setting up a decisive fifth Test at The Oval. Want More Context? 🔎
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