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Baroness Heather Hallett has been urged to take children's voices into account during Covid inquiry. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 August 2023

Charities urge Covid-19 inquiry to stop 'silencing' children

Among all young people surveyed just 48 per cent said student loans were “a good investment” in their future. Photo: AdobeStock

News 10 August 2023

Young people in food poverty struggling to afford university, warns Sutton Trust

Action by families against councils’ decisions over the last decade have tripled, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 August 2023

Almost all SEND appeals against council decisions upheld, figures show

Slough Borough Council has pledged to improve support for children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 August 2023

DfE orders struggling council to improve SEND services

The inquiry seeks evidence on the barriers faced by disabled young people when entering the workplace. Picture: Robert Kneschke/Adobe Stock

News 4 August 2023

Peers seek views on careers support for disabled young people

Lib Peck welcomed Maureen McKenna's 'huge amount of experience'. Picture: London VRU

News 2 August 2023

Former Glasgow education director appointed to reduce school exclusions in London

The Department for Education has sought evidence on how better support home-schooled children. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

News 2 August 2023

Fund councils to better monitor home education, ADCS urges

Parents are encouraged to communicate with their children throughout the day. Picture: PR Image Factory/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 August 2023

Special school develops bespoke learning plans

Less than half of pupils accessing the scheme are eligible for free school meals. Picture: Freedomz/Adobe Stock

News 28 July 2023

Government tutoring scheme could support more disadvantaged pupils, charity says

A third of children have never played on their street, research finds. Picture: Candy/Adobe Stock

News 26 July 2023

Lack of access to outdoor spaces prevents play, finds research

The SEND Review aims to shift the focus to early intervention to reduce the number of children requiring intensive support. Picture: Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock

Other 25 July 2023

SLC on the agenda

Vital early support for children with hearing loss was reduced during the pandemic. Picture: satura_/Adobe Stock

Features 25 July 2023

How to repair damage caused by the pandemic to children’s development?

Meath’s classes are based around the pace at which children are capable of learning. Picture: Наталия Кузина/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 July 2023

Digital campaign boosts language outcomes

The Stoke Speaks Out strategy improved rates of school-readiness for children in the city. Picture: johnalexandr/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 July 2023

Supporting communication needs in the early years of childhood

Schools will know more about the timing of inspections. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 25 July 2023

Inspections Clinic: Changes to school inspections