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The consultation will look at the impact of careers guidance on disadvantaged groups. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Charity seeks evidence of careers guidance impact

Birmingham Council declared itself effectively bankrupt last year. Picture: Arena Photo UK/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Birmingham councillors approve £100m cuts to children and families services

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been criticised over his failure to provide long-term funding to councils. Picture: HM Treasury

News 6 March 2024

Budget fails to address local authority funding crisis, sector leaders warn

The films examine different risks to young people posed by social media. Picture: Anster PR

News 6 March 2024

Virtual reality films tackle social media dangers for young people

The webinar will offer tips on supporting children with speech, language and communication needs. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2024

Webinar to support schools in identifying students with speech, language and communication needs

Schools may receive less funding or close if there are fewer pupils. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

News 4 March 2024

Funding fears amid decreasing demand for school places in London

Education minister Robert Halfon visits the Eden Project during National Apprenticeship Week in February. Picture: The Eden Project

Features 1 March 2024

Youth apprenticeships: Key policy developments

Apprenticeships are a crucial route to work for many disadvantaged young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 29 February 2024

Special Report: Youth Apprenticeships

Education unions have questioned the effectiveness of fining parents. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 February 2024

Government measures to tackle persistent school absences come into force

Defunding qualifications risks young people becoming NEET, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 February 2024

Defunding post-16 qualifications risks eroding young people’s opportunities, report warns

BCP council was formed in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 February 2024

Government issues direction notice to council amid ongoing SEND failures

Lauren Stoner joined Mermaids in 2022 as interim chief executive. Picture: Mermaids

Features 27 February 2024

Mermaids’ chief Lauren Stoner on the future of the charity and LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Experts say children and families are going without support while awaiting assessment and diagnosis. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 February 2024

SEND support flaws exposed

Supporting emotional health from a young age could save millions of pounds, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 February 2024

Experts urge ministers to produce emotional health guidance for schools

The programme has supported 27 per cent of pupils on free school meals. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 22 February 2024

Renew funding for tutoring programme to tackle attainment gap, ministers told