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The Queen announced the new legislation during her 67th Queen's Speech. Picture: Twitter/House of Lords

News 11 May 2021

Queen’s Speech 2021: Skills and Post-16 Education Bill ‘central to pandemic recovery’

The Queen also announced the government's commitment to education catch-up. Picture: Twitter/House of Lords

News 11 May 2021

Queen’s Speech 2021: Government to ‘prioritise early years’ as Covid-19 restrictions lift

Women who turn 18 in the youth justice system face harsher punishments and decreased support, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Young women moving to adult justice system 'face cliff edge of support'

Tech platforms have been used to support looked-after children during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2021

Research to examine role of video calls in supporting looked-after children

Campaigners say exclusions could further deepen inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2021

Campaigners call for temporary ban on exclusions

The summit will explore support for children with SEND post-Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2021

SEND Summit explores support for children with special educational needs and disabilities

Secondary school pupils in England must wear masks in some areas of school, government guidelines state. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2021

Williamson urged to extend use of masks in secondary schools

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has cited classroom discipline to be a "key priority". Picture: Parliament UK

News 29 April 2021

Williamson accused of 'prioritising bad behaviour over tackling disadvantage'

Resources are also available for volunteers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 April 2021

NYA launches free safeguarding resources for youth workers

The High Court will hear the case later this year. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 29 April 2021

Universal Credit uplift: Key questions on legal challenge

Hull has one of England's highest rates of NEET young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2021

Hull, Durham and Hartlepool among hotspots for youth unemployment

Primary schools are more likely to use funding for disadvantaged children elsewhere, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2021

One in three schools 'using pupil premium funding to plug budget gaps'

MP Steve Brine, chair of the APPG on childcare and early education, will unveil the results of the survey at an online event. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 April 2021

Early years funding levels not sustainable, MPs warn

Almost half of early years workers have supported a bereaved child, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2021

Free webinar for early years staff supporting bereaved children

Around 62,000 children will benefit from the initiative. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2021

Two-fifths of primary schools sign up for DfE-funded speech and language programme