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Schools delivered food and clothes to disadvantaged families during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 April 2021

Schools offering lifeline to disadvantaged children during pandemic, say headteachers

Cadets teaches children resiliance and teamwork schools, according to DfE. Picture: Sea Cadets

News 7 April 2021

DfE announces £1.1m boost for school-based cadet units

Young women's wellbeing has been worse affected by the pandemic than men's, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 April 2021

Half of young people ‘fear for job prospects’ due to pandemic, study reveals

Critics say exclusions are particularly 'harsh' following lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2021

Race report 'vindicates' disproportionate exclusions of black children, critics say

Some 300,000 more pupils are now eligible for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March 2021

One in five children eligible for free school meals since pandemic

Gavin Williamson: I am confident this summer will be a great success. Picture: Parliament UK

News 31 March 2021

Schools urged to ensure disadvantaged children benefit from £200m summer activities plan

A new helpline run by the NSPCC has been launched for sexual abuse victims. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March 2021

Ofsted to launch sexual abuse review

Brexit cut the UK’s access to the Erasmus+ programme. Picture: franz12/Adobe Stock

Opinion 30 March 2021

Letters to the Editor: The lad is not for Turing

Matt Hood: “Ready-made resources can free teachers’ time”

Analysis 30 March 2021

Interview: Matt Hood, principal, Oak National Academy

Top priorities include ending child poverty, a long-term early years strategy and funding for inclusive services

Sponsored Features 30 March 2021

From Crisis in the Early Years to a Fairer Start: Could We Close the School Readiness Gap By 2030?

Features 30 March 2021

Digital simulation helps practitioners spot signs of abuse

Participating schools audit their anti-bullying practice, taking in everything from staff training to the types of intervention used. Pictures: Posed by models/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 30 March 2021

Whole-school approach brings down bullying

The government must invest in 'work readiness' programmes, experts have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

NYA: 'Fundamental change' needed to tackle unemployment crisis

Marcus Rashford led calls for the expansion of the fund. Picture: FareShare

News 19 March 2021

Holiday Activities and Food Alliance launches to support local authorities

Primary schools are losing out on funding, unions have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2021

Pupil premium funding changes ‘wiping out’ Covid-19 catch up grants