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Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds should receive information on further education and careers guidance earlier, experts say, Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 11 January 2023

Disadvantaged children need ‘bespoke’ approach to improve career prospects, MPs told

C-Jay's children's book teaches children about diversity using different family dynamics. Picture: C-Jay Quigley

News 6 January 2023

What Makes a Family: Children's book aims to promote diversity education

Rishi Sunak's new year's speech has come under fire by leaders from the social work and early years sectors. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 January 2023

Sunak’s New Year speech slammed over 'missing key priorities' for children

Katharine Birbalsingh was dubbed 'Britain's strictest headteacher'. Picture: Michaela School

News 6 January 2023

Katharine Birbalsingh quits as social mobility adviser

DfE has launched a new careers programme to boost career aspirations among primary school children. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 6 January 2023

DfE programme to aims to challenge career stereotypes in primary schools

Children with scarlet fever should stay at home until 24 hours after starting anti-biotics, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 January 2023

Latest guidance on strep A, scarlet fever and flu in schools and nurseries

Schools must be equipped with technology for all to help bridge the attainment gap. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2023

Boosting attainment with tech

Shelter says that 120,710 children in England are homeless and living in temporary accommodation. Picture: Shelter

News 22 December 2022

One in 100 children will be homeless this Christmas, warns Shelter

Charities, schools and communities have donated and volunteered in support of Ukrainian children this festive season. Picture: Adobe Stock/Michele Ursi

Features 20 December 2022

Projects to support Ukrainian refugee children over Christmas

Rachel de Souza accuses policymakers of 'shying away' from addressing the importance of family. Picture: Office of the children's comissioner for England

News 19 December 2022

Children’s commissioner calls for greater distribution of family hubs

LGO Michael Kings says councils 'have a duty' to ensure alternative education is provided Picture: Office of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

News 19 December 2022

Council failings leave autistic child without education for a year, ombudsman report finds

A report finds that children who are more active experience higher levels of happiness. Picture: Adobe Stock/Africa Studio

News 15 December 2022

‘Urgent action’ needed to help children meet healthy levels of physical activity

Teaching young people about domestic abuse in schools could lower violent crime, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 15 December 2022

Lessons on unhealthy relationships could reduce youth violence levels, research finds

The training offers both victim and groomer perspectives. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 December 2022

Safeguarding pilot offers free training around online grooming

Ofsted is 'working closely' with DfE over its response to plans to reform SEND services, Amanda Spielman says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 December 2022

Ofsted: Shelving of schools bill ‘unlikely’ to delay SEND review response