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Careers services should be devolved to local government, the LGA says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 October 2020

Devolution of powers needed to tackle youth unemployment crisis, says LGA

The research will focus on children in primary school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 October 2020

Education Endowment Foundation launches new research over widening attainment gap

Most families said their child's health and wellbeing had been affected. Picture: Family Fund

News 5 October 2020

'Exhausting' impact of Covid-19 on families with disabled children

The government has announced a further 100,000 laptops for disadvantaged pupils. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 October 2020

DfE restricts free laptops to schools with 15 or more pupils in self-isolation

Young men from disadvantaged backgrounds are worst affected, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2020

School closures could see pupils miss out on £11bn in future earnings, research finds

Robert Halfon, chair of the education committee, says all children should receive the education they deserve. Picture: Parliament UK

News 30 September 2020

Education committee launches home learning inquiry

Other 29 September 2020

Education – Children's Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training

Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield has called for a recovery plan for children. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 29 September 2020

Children’s commissioner: Young people's rights ‘actively downgraded’ during lockdown

New guidance for teachers puts mental health and wellbeing at the centre of school life.

Analysis 29 September 2020

The good and bad of new school guidance on mental wellbeing

Research 29 September 2020

Learning Inequalities During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Leaders must focus on five key priorities to secure a strong start for pupils with SEND returning to school. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 29 September 2020

Commissioning: SEND provision in schools

The Chancellor has been urged to prioritise children. Picture: Parliament UK

News 24 September 2020

Rishi Sunak urged to ‘put children at the heart’ of spending review

Young carers reported high levels of stress during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2020

#Chances4Children: Support for young carers returning to school

Primary schools are given "more discretion" for teaching RSE, Ofsted says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 September 2020

Ofsted ‘will not downgrade’ primary schools that do not teach LGBT lessons

Khan: Inequality, poverty, social alienation are all factors in violent crime. Picture: City Hall

News 22 September 2020

Mayor of London's £2.4m boost to help vulnerable young people return to school