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The scheme aims to provide young people with a six-month paid work placement. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2022

‘Chaotic’ Kickstart scheme failing to support enough young people, report finds

Disadvantaged pupils will be unable to access university if planned are pushed through, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2022

Warning over impact of university entry reforms on disadvantaged pupils

Young people's happiness is at an all time low, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 February 2022

Disadvantaged hit hardest as youth happiness at all time low

The guide offers advice for mixed and single sex schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 February 2022

Guide to trans children’s rights at school

Campaigners deliver the petition to Downing Street. Picture: Sense

News 22 February 2022

Put disabled children and families at heart of Covid-19 inquiry, campaigners urge

The Department for Education has announced a restructure. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 February 2022

Department for Education announces major restructure

Ombudsman Michael King called on the council to apologise to the boy and his family. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 February 2022

Council failings left autistic teenager unsupported for three years, ombudsman finds

Matt Hancock speaks to CYP Now's Fiona Simpson

News 14 February 2022

Matt Hancock contributing to SEND Review over dyslexia screening

Matt Hancock was diagnosed with dyslexia at 18. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 February 2022

Matt Hancock calls for dyslexia screening in secure schools

Poorer students are around 1.6 grades behind wealthier peers at GCSE, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2022

'Decade of failure’ to narrow disadvantage gap in schools

According to the Labour Party, apprenticeship figures have dropped by almost 200,000 since 2016/17. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2022

Apprenticeship numbers fall among young people post-pandemic

Moussin Ismail is principal of Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre in London. Picture: Parliament TV

News 9 February 2022

Schools must link with youth services to boost pupil wellbeing, MPs told

Supporting pupils with SEND and mental health difficulties will improve school attendance, Ofsted says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 February 2022

Ofsted: Individual support for disadvantaged pupils key to boosting attendance

Local authorities, parents and unregistered providers will all be legally bound to add to the register. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2022

DfE confirms plans for elective home education register

A raft of measures have been introduced to support young people in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector