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5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (778+ words) Families across the country are feeling the pressure of rising costs. From making sure children have access to nutritious meals to helping with the cost of school essentials, here are five things that we are doing to pull over half…...
New V levels and post-16 qualifications explained
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (790+ words) We're'transforming post-16 education so every young person can gain the knowledge and skills they need to get'a good job, go on to university, or achieve other ambitions.' These reforms will make sure that whatever a student's interests or strengths, whether…...
Schools white paper: What parents need to know about changes to the SEND system
2+ week, 3+ day ago (631+ words) Around 1.7 million children in England have'SEND" which is'roughly one'in five children'in schools across the country." Here's'what it means for you and your child.' We are creating a simple, logical system to meet the needs of'all'children and young people with SEND....
What to do if you think your child has measles and when to keep them off school
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1842+ words) There has been a resurgence of measles in England and around the world in recent years. Most of the cases in England have been in children under the age of 10 years with many outbreaks linked to nurseries and schools. There's…...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 - How apprenticeships can kick start your career
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (508+ words) National Apprenticeship Week 2026 has arrived, bringing together employers, training providers, and learners to celebrate apprenticeships and skills. It's also an opportunity to inspire those who don't yet know about apprenticeships and what they can offer. Visit the National Apprenticeship Week…...
More support for children through foster care: what you need to know
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (499+ words) Foster carers provide safe, stable homes for children who cannot live with their birth families. For many children, fostering offers the chance to grow up in a caring family environment, close to their community." "New plans have been set out…...
Suspensions: how suspensions in school can help tackle behaviour and boost pupil support
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (625+ words) Schools will be supported to introduce internal suspensions as part of their behaviour policies." Suspensions are meant to be a serious response to poor behaviour. But when pupils are sent home, they can miss learning, spendlong periodsunsupervised and fall further…...
Are schools closed because of snow? Everything parents need to know
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (422+ words) On snowy days schools make every effort to stay open but sometimes they must close or partially close if it's unsafe for pupils and teachers to attend. When there is a cold weather warning in place, many parents will be…...
The King’s New Year Honours list 2026: honours for contributions to education, skills and children’s social care
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1051+ words) More than 100 people across the UK have been named in the King's New Year Honours List 2026 for outstanding contributions to education, skills, children's services and social care. This year's honours highlight individuals who have improved the lives of children, young…...