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Helen Hayes is shadow early years minister. Picture: Parliament UK

News 5 October 2022

Churn of DfE ministers ‘frustrating’ for sector, shadow minister says

School leavers from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to take jobs lacking in progression, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 October 2022

Mental health and cost-of-living crisis ‘double threat’ to young ethnic minority people

Supporting children to build resilience online may be more beneficial than protecting them from harmful content, research suggests. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2022

Youth workers instrumental in building children’s 'digital resilience', study finds

Childnet finds that 10 per cent of UK teenagers have received sexual threats online. Picture: AdobeStock

News 4 October 2022

Childnet publishes guidance for supporting children facing online sexual harassment

The DfE says it has 'no plans' to reassess eligibility criteria for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 September 2022

Tolhurst rules out review of free school meal eligibility

Barnardo's led a panel discussion on the importance of keeping children safe online. Picture: Barnardo's/Twitter

News 28 September 2022

Labour Conference 2022: Five key youth sector conversations

Teachers say they lack resources and support to deliver effect lessons on tackling sexual harassment. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 September 2022

Just one in five teachers confident in delivering lessons to tackle sexual harassment

Bridget Phillipson has announced Labour's pledge to provide free breakfast clubs in primary schools. Picture: Labour Party

News 28 September 2022

Sector cautiously welcomes Labour pledge to provide free breakfast clubs

Wandsworth Council are working with charity Magic Breakfast to provide free, nutritious meals. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 27 September 2022

Wandsworth Council proposes school food strategy

Kelly Tolhurst was previously deputy chief whip at the Treasury. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 September 2022

DfE names Kelly Tolhurst as minister for schools and childhood

Analysis of a decade of performance revealed stark inequalities in Birmingham’s schools. Picture: Teamjackson/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Trojan Horse affair: key lessons on safeguarding and attainment

Specialised support, together with targeted group work and a whole-school approach can lead to lasting improvements in children and young people’s mental health. Pictures by Kerry Harrison

Features 27 September 2022

Supporting children’s mental health in school

Girlguiding is urging DfE to evaluate the free period products scheme. Picture: AdobeStock/New Africa

News 26 September 2022

DfE must ‘raise awareness’ of free period product scheme, Girlguiding warns

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News 26 September 2022

Children’s happiness continues to decline, annual wellbeing survey reveals

The budget 'does nothing' to support families facing homelessness, charities warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2022

Mini budget: Sector questions ‘glaring absence’ of support for vulnerable families