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The white paper fails to tackle youth homelessness, Centrepoint says. Picture: Centrepoint

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up white paper a ‘missed opportunity’ to support young people

Young people should be offered three careers advice sessions, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 February 2022

MPs launch inquiry on careers guidance

The book puts forward suggestions to improve schooling for disadvantaged children. Picture: Andov/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

How schools policy failed some children

Annamarie Hassall: “Succession planning is in my DNA”

Features 1 February 2022

Interview: Annamarie Hassall, chief executive, Nasen

Children in some of the most marginalised situations are at risk of digital exclusion, affecting their education, wellbeing and ability to participate alongside their peers. Picture: Comeback Images/Adobe Stock

Features 1 February 2022

How to overcome the digital divide

Ofsted has flagged up inconsistencies in the way SEND is identified, meaning some children miss out on vital early support. Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 1 February 2022

Local area SEND inspections

Contraception was among the most discussed topics during relationships and sex education

Research 1 February 2022

Experiences of Relationships and Sex Education and Sexual Risk Taking

Support from the University of Sunderland’s We Care Team can be personalised to the unique requirements of every student

Best Practice 1 February 2022

Care-experienced students get bespoke support

Ministers are encouraging more primary schools to take up the scheme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 January 2022

Most schools and colleges offer free period products to students

Pupil inclusion should be the 'central goal' of education, unions have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 January 2022

Education experts and unions call for school inclusion review

Guidance has been updated due to the rise in cases of Omicron reported in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2022

Latest Covid-19 guidance for children’s social care, education, early years and youth work providers

DfE is encouraging councils and schools to use fines in a bid to lower absenteeism. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2022

DfE reveals plans for crackdown on ‘avoidable absences’

Women from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to be affected than male peers, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2022

Disadvantaged pupils less likely to earn living wage, study warns

Dame Rachel de Souza is worried about the number of children not attending school. Image: Children's Commissioner for England

News 21 January 2022

Councils help commissioner identify children missing education

Poverty rates are expected to increase over the next two years, the JRF warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2022

Number of children in extreme poverty rises to 550,000