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The North East Youth Alliance will aim to provide high quality and low cost enrichment activities. Picture: NEYA

News 12 March 2024

North East youth organisations receive grant to pilot enrichment scheme

The bursary adds to a range of existing support for care leavers at the university. Picture: University of Manchester

News 12 March 2024

Blackpool FC chairman provides university bursary for care leavers

Experts are calling on the government to work with parents to understand the value of education. Picture: Adobe Stock/ wavebreak3

News 11 March 2024

Fines for parents of absent children 'penalise struggling families'

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