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Graham Chatterley: ‘Children need to feel safe to learn’

Features 28 November 2023

Interview: Graham Chatterley, educationalist

There are gaps in provision for home-educated pupils. Picture: gpointstudio/Adobe Stock

Other 28 November 2023

Careers Advice and Guidance – Key policy developments

Robin Walker: 'I’ve seen some fantastic work going on in primary schools, including specialist primary schools, but it’s the exception rather than the rule'

Features 28 November 2023

How well is the careers advice system meeting children’s needs?

Students develop the skills and confidence needed to secure ongoing employment

Best Practice 28 November 2023

At-risk young people build employment skills

Advisers tailor careers information, advice and guidance to each young person

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Early conversations help support young people in Sefton

Adrian Bacon (far right): ‘Our first cohort have now achieved their accreditation’

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Disadvantaged young people gain cybersecurity know how

Form the Future CIC provides bespoke career guidance support to participants

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Digital badges showcase young people’s skills

Andrew Poole: 'Education transformed my life. I wanted to play my part in giving young people equity of opportunity'

Best Practice 28 November 2023

How I Got Here: Andrew Poole, assistant head teacher and Senco

Ofsted has agreed to remove its internal complaints investigation procedure. Picture: Phil Adams

News 28 November 2023

Early years leaders praise Ofsted plans for complaints procedure reform

Career Connect’s early intervention service helps young people in Sefton at risk of becoming Neet (not in education, employment or training)

Features 28 November 2023

Careers Advice and Guidance Special Report

'Confusion' among councils around personal budgets is also leading to children missing school and accessing help, the LGO warns. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

News 23 November 2023

Councils' failings lead to lack of options for children with SEND, ombudsman warns

Jeremy Hunt recommitted to plans including expanded childcare and A-level reforms. Picture: HM Treasury

News 22 November 2023

Autumn statement 2023: Sector leaders criticise lack of measures for struggling families

Councils have reported an increase in the use of private taxis. Picture: GAYSORN/Adobe Stock

News 20 November 2023

Local authority SEND transport costs could top £1bn by 2028, council leaders warn

Lord Jim Knight is chair of the independent inquiry into Ofsted. Picture: Jim Knight

News 20 November 2023

Independent Ofsted inquiry calls for ‘immediate pause’ of inspections

Children should have 'opportunities for unsupervised play', MPS say. Picture: Wavebreak3/Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2023

MPs to investigate urban planning's role in boosting children’s wellbeing