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Some 300,000 children became eligible for free school meals during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2022

Free school meal eligibility changes ‘could skew attainment gap data’, researchers warn

Nearly 70 per cent of girls told researchers they had been pressured into sexual behaviour. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 January 2022

Support service launches to tackle harmful sexual behaviour in children

Secondary school pupils are advised to wear masks in school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 January 2022

Schools minister defends asking secondary school pupils to wear masks

Charlotte Ramsden: the education system must have a strong and defined role for the local authority at its heart. Picture: ADCS

News 13 January 2022

ADCS criticises decision to scrap school improvement grant

Children as young as seven are being targeted by online groomers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 January 2022

Surge in online sexual abuse of young children

Karen Guthrie is programme director for the National Tutoring Programme. Picture: Parliament TV

News 13 January 2022

National Tutoring Programme head defends ‘ambitious’ targets

The scheme is largely led by schools, government research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 January 2022

Tutoring scheme failing to reach most targeted pupils, figures reveals

Oxfordshire is aiming to make services for SEND children more inclusive. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council

News 12 January 2022

Oxfordshire Council launches SEND consultation on improving inclusivity

Most classrooms are not sufficiently ventilated, teaching unions warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 January 2022

Government 'failing' on classroom ventilation, union claims

Ofsted has said it will resume inspections despite staff shortages. Picture: Phil Adams

News 6 January 2022

Ofsted advises schools and nurseries hit by staff shortages to apply to defer inspections

Staff shortages are caused by isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 January 2022

Omicron surge sparks concerns over children’s workforce shortage

Jenny Coles has been awarded a CBE for services to children's social care. Picture: ADCS

News 4 January 2022

Former Hertfordshire DCS awarded CBE in New Year Honours list

Evaluation shows ACE has improved children’s outcomes in maths and reading. Picture: Freedomz/Adobe Stock

Analysis 22 December 2021

Success for tutoring programme

Nathan Ward is vicar of St Margaret’s Church, Rainham, and a former youth custody deputy director

Opinion 22 December 2021

Developing character is as vital as qualifications

Many young people are channelling worries and anger over climate change into activism. Picture: Syda Productions/Adobe Stock

Other 22 December 2021

Sustainable Services: Policy context