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News 21 December 2023

County council publishes SEND improvement plan

Robin White: 'Refusing to accommodate a child who identifies as trans is undoubtedly a breach of the Equality Act'. Picture: Old Square Chambers

News 20 December 2023

New trans guidance for schools is ‘unlawful’, barrister says

The GCSE is set to be offered from September 2025. Picture: mortortion/Adobe Stock

News 20 December 2023

Pupils to be offered British Sign Language GCSE

Olly Pike tells children a story from Pop'n'Olly's resources. Picture: Pop'n'Olly

News 19 December 2023

Organisation shares LGBT+ resources for young children as schools await guidance

News 19 December 2023

Consultation launches on new trans guidance for schools

Disadvantaged pupils in the classroom are experiencing widening inequality. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

News 18 December 2023

Attainment gap for older pupils highest on record, report finds

Many enrichment programmes specialise in promoting career opportunities to pupils. Picture: Carlos Barquero/Adobe Stock

Features 18 December 2023

Enrichment programmes ‘give students a taste of what they can achieve’

The government has proposed a shake-up of post-16 education. Picture: Jeab/Adobe Stock

News 14 December 2023

Consultation launches on plans for qualification to replace A-levels

The switch will take place by the end of 2025, BT has said. Picture: William - stock.adobe.com

News 13 December 2023

Public service providers urged to plan for copper wire switch off

Sadiq Khan joined primary school pupils for lunch made by chefs from BOSH! Picture: Hannah Rashbass

News 13 December 2023

Free school meals scheme may not be extended without government funding, Sadiq Khan says

Lord Jim Knight is a member of the Lords' Education for 11-16 Year Olds Committee. Picture: Lord Jim Knight

News 12 December 2023

Youth workers have key role in reforming secondary education, peer says

Ruth Perry died in January aged 53. Picture: Brighter Futures for Children

News 11 December 2023

Ruth Perry inquest verdict reignites calls for ‘urgent’ Ofsted reform

The partnership is designed to increase Place2Be's reach of children. Picture: DC Thompson & Co Ltd

News 11 December 2023

Beano and Place2Be launch children’s mental health partnership

Keegan: 'The government will legislate for these at a future suitable opportunity.' Picture: UK Parliament

News 7 December 2023

Government renews home schooling register pledge after King’s Speech omission

John Pearce is director of children’s services at Durham County Council

News 29 November 2023

School system discouraging inclusion, ADCS warns