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Primary school maths is the only area where the attainment gap is narrowing, according to research. Picture: EPI

News 30 March 2022

Attainment gap narrows in primary school maths but worsens in English

The devil will be in the implementation of proposals, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 March 2022

SEND review: Sector 'cautiously welcomes’ plans to fix special needs support system

The cost to local authorities of in-house care services was less than for private provision. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 March 2022

Competition authority study raises prospect of commissioning reforms

Childcare provider Karen Lilley: “If we don’t bring in extra money then we won’t be able to be as inclusive in the future"

Analysis 29 March 2022

Families face childcare barriers as councils report lack of sufficiency

Better multi-agency working to intervene early is among the commission’s recommendations. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe stock

Analysis 29 March 2022

Community commission calls for overhaul of youth crime response

Kickstart aims to provide six-month job placements for 250,000 young people on universal credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. Picture: industrieblick/Adobe stock

Analysis 29 March 2022

Kickstart: Five solutions to tackle flagship job scheme’s problems

A survey by the Anna Freud Centre found that there was a widespread lack of recognition and understanding about the impact racism has on young people’s mental wellbeing. Picture: Benschonewille/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 March 2022

Tackling the trauma of racism

Helen Hayes: "Family hubs are a pale imitation" of Sure Start

Features 29 March 2022

Interview: Helen Hayes MP, shadow children and early years minister

Neil Miller: “We need to be able to personalise our provision to individual children”

Opinion 29 March 2022

Schools know how to best support disadvantaged pupils’ learning needs

Team Oasis is planning to offer its largest-ever holiday clubs for children in 2022

Features 29 March 2022

Award-winning work with children

Generation Wild helps children learn about nature. Picture: Generation Wild

Other 29 March 2022

Policy context: Access to the outdoors

A wide range of benefits come from school-based learning outside the classroom. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Research 29 March 2022

Four lessons from the pandemic about learning in natural environments

Increasing confidence and wellbeing are cited among the benefits of residential trips. Picture: Kingswood

Research 29 March 2022

Teachers’ views on the value of outdoor residential trips

Half-osprey Ava is part of Generation Wild’s approach to help children reconnect with nature by engaging their imaginations

Features 29 March 2022

Project uses storytelling to engage children with nature

Kidz Konnekt shifted its focus to a full outdoor programme as a result of the pandemic, taking groups of children on trips

Features 29 March 2022

Outdoor summer scheme boosts young people’s wellbeing