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One in four academies having financial problems, NAO report reveals

A quarter of all existing academies rely on government bailouts to avoid financial ruin, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) report.

Deaf children face teaching inequality

Deaf children face a postcode lottery in gaining specialist teaching support, according to a study by the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS).

Study into Connexions' career services sparks backlash

A Local Government Association (LGA) study that claims most young people find careers advice from Connexions staff unhelpful has sparked outrage.

Stephen Lawrence trust gives young architects a helping hand

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is launching a design competition for aspiring young architects.

Government launches consultation on SEN reform proposals

The government is seeking views on plans to reform support for children with special educational needs (SEN).

 

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Interview: Danielle Matheson, 12, young carer

The summer holidays are almost over and Danielle Matheson is looking forward to getting back into the classroom. "I really enjoy school. I like lessons...

News Insight: Art of compromise, Lib Dem-style

As parliament reconvenes this week, Neil Puffett picks out some of the compromises the Liberal Democrats have made in their policies for children, young people and families since forming a...

News Insight: Call for education welfare rethink

Investment in education welfare services is being urged to help prevent young people from entering care.

News Insight: Bid to cut red tape for foster carers

The government is urging councils to reduce bureaucracy for foster carers. Ben Cook reports on the many obstacles they face.

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Interview: Danielle Matheson, 12, young carer

The summer holidays are almost over and Danielle Matheson is looking forward to getting back into the classroom. "I really...

Danielle Matheson

News Insight: Young politicians voice concerns over youth cuts

As local authority budgets continue to feel the pinch, 17 MYPs from the South East met last week to debate...

MYPs from across the South East

Youth Justice: Don't lock 'em up

With the government committed to reducing levels of youth custody, Neil Puffett finds out how two youth offending services have...

Young people taking part in the youth inclusion project in Middleton, Leeds. Image: Nigel Hillier

For Youth's Sake

The For Youth's Sake campaign is championing the role young people's services play and encouraging decision-makers and communities to support...

For Youth's Sake

Beane Valley Extended Schools Consortium, Hertfordshire

What did they do? Beane Valley Extended Schools Consortium organised a "bring your dad to school week".

Father with young children
 
 

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Keep a young hand on purse strings

 

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