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Participants are encouraged to deliver speeches on any subject they care about

Best Practice 29 March 2022

How workshops help young people find their voice

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of children being able to access the natural environment. Picture: Kidz Konnekt

Features 29 March 2022

Outdoor Learning Special Report

The government says schools will keep parents updated on their child's progress if they fall behind. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2022

Key measures set out in schools white paper

More needs to be done to support disadvantaged pupils, critics say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2022

Schools white paper: Targets to improve education system ‘unlikely to be met’, sector leaders say

The review includes plans for a more inclusive mainstream system for children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2022

Key measures proposed in SEND and alternative provision green paper

Most Brits believe access to nature is beneficial for children's mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2022

Two-thirds of UK adults back call for investment in outdoor education

The persistent absence rate for FSM pupils was around three times greater than for non-FSM eligible children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2022

Absence rates higher among pupils eligible for free school meals

Children will also be eligible for the pupil premium and free home to school transport. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2022

Free school meals eligibility for disadvantaged migrant children made permanent

Hundreds of campaigners joined a rally in Hackney. Picture: Diane Abbott MP/Twitter

News 21 March 2022

Child Q: Calls for more youth workers in schools after girl strip-searched by police

The Bill aims to protect children from harmful content. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2022

Online Safety Bill: Five key measures aimed at protecting children

The government has committed to ensuring schools teach an inclusive curriculum. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 March 2022

Inclusive Britain: How plan to tackle racial disparity will impact education, social care and youth justice

Research shows that childhood mental illnesses have increased by 50 per cent over the last three years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2022

Children’s mental health charity announces closure

Children absent from school are at higher risk of violence and exploitation, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2022

Texting parents could reduce persistent school absence, research finds

The NTP is 'failing' to support the most disadvantaged children, MPs have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 March 2022

Strip Randstad of NTP contract if targets not met, MPs urge

The Sutton Trust has called on government to develop a careers strategy. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 March 2022

Schools in deprived areas ‘unable to fund careers advice’