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The annual conference is taking place in Manchester this week. Picture: The Conservative Party Flickr

News 4 October 2023

Conservative Party Conference 2023: Key discussions impacting children and young people

Greater support is needed for those who are long-term NEET, the coalition says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 September 2023

Call for guaranteed access to support for NEET young people

Handprinting sessions target vocabulary. Picture: Gorilla/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 September 2023

Speech and language challenges

Teachers and schools feel they are not getting the support they need from external agencies. Picture: DGLimages/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 September 2023

Crisis hits behaviour and safety in schools

Supervised brushing programmes are offered by the Dental Wellness Trust. Picture: Dental Wellness Trust

Analysis 26 September 2023

Dental problems erode learning

Maureen McKenna: ‘Schools cannot do this on their own’

Features 26 September 2023

Interview: Maureen McKenna, education expert advising London’s VRU

Pupils excluded from school before the age of 12 have been found to be four times more likely to be imprisoned during adulthood. Picture: BillionPhotos.com/Adobe Stock

Features 26 September 2023

Legal update: Advocacy and school inclusion

Christine Lenehan addressed 200 guests during her retirement speech. Picture: NCB

News 26 September 2023

Lenehan urges sector to ‘keep pushing’ for SEND improvement in retirement speech

Jon Rallings: “Virtual schools are at an important juncture since their remit was expanded”

Opinion 21 September 2023

Virtual schools’ expanded remit needs more cash

Child poverty rates have increased since the pandemic amid the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 September 2023

Child poverty impacting school staff roles

Ofsted has called for greater focus on outdoor adventures. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

News 20 September 2023

Ofsted calls for PE lessons to better support SEND pupils

Charity leaders have warned that cuts to EHCPs would impact outcomes for children with SEND. Picture: andreysha74/Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2023

Sector fears over reported cuts to SEND education plans

Dame Rachel de Souza has criticised the government's handling of the issue. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 14 September 2023

Children’s commissioner seeks young people’s views ahead of general election

Air quality and access to dental care are among issues impacting school attendance, according to MPs. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2023

Poor access to dentists, nurseries and clean air prompts drop in pupil attendance, report warns

Students from disadvantaged areas more likely to lose learning through suspension, research finds. Picture: Arrowsmith2/Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2023

Disadvantaged children worst hit by suspensions amid sharp rise