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Robin Walker is chair of the education committee. Picture: UK Parliament

News 20 March 2024

MP raises concerns over 'funding shortfall' for special free schools

Researchers propose a targeted expansion of universal free school meals. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2024

Support schools and nurseries to tackle poverty, Longfield’s think-tank urges ministers

Young carers stuggle to balance education and caring responsibilities, Carers Trust says. Picture: Carers Trust

News 14 March 2024

All schools 'should be required to appoint a young carers lead', says charity

Researchers are calling on government to roll out an 'inclusion dashboard'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 March 2024

Pupils with SEND ‘more likely to be suspended multiple times’

Ofsted and the CQC have carried out joint inspections since 2016. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 March 2024

Most recent local area SEND inspection reports

Teacher training should have a greater focus on play, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 March 2024

Call for greater focus on play in schools

The North East Youth Alliance will aim to provide high quality and low cost enrichment activities. Picture: NEYA

News 12 March 2024

North East youth organisations receive grant to pilot enrichment scheme

The bursary adds to a range of existing support for care leavers at the university. Picture: University of Manchester

News 12 March 2024

Blackpool FC chairman provides university bursary for care leavers

Experts are calling on the government to work with parents to understand the value of education. Picture: Adobe Stock/ wavebreak3

News 11 March 2024

Fines for parents of absent children 'penalise struggling families'

The consultation will look at the impact of careers guidance on disadvantaged groups. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Charity seeks evidence of careers guidance impact

Birmingham Council declared itself effectively bankrupt last year. Picture: Arena Photo UK/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Birmingham councillors approve £100m cuts to children and families services

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been criticised over his failure to provide long-term funding to councils. Picture: HM Treasury

News 6 March 2024

Budget fails to address local authority funding crisis, sector leaders warn

The films examine different risks to young people posed by social media. Picture: Anster PR

News 6 March 2024

Virtual reality films tackle social media dangers for young people

The webinar will offer tips on supporting children with speech, language and communication needs. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2024

Webinar to support schools in identifying students with speech, language and communication needs

Schools may receive less funding or close if there are fewer pupils. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

News 4 March 2024

Funding fears amid decreasing demand for school places in London