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Covid-related absences are higher among disadvantaged children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 December 2021

Covid absences for disadvantaged pupils raise catch-up concerns

Covid-19 cases have increased in nurseries. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 December 2021

Covid-19 cases in nurseries hit record high

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said the pandemic had exacerbated absence rates. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 December 2021

Government launches education alliance to drive up school attendance

Rachel de Souza has said the investigation will focus on 10 local authority areas. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 13 December 2021

Children’s commissioner for England to launch investigation over children missing from education

The Turing Scheme offers opportunities to young people to study abroad. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 December 2021

Outsourcing of Turing Scheme to Capita branded ‘shameful’ by critics

Girls living in deprived areas of Leeds have a significantly lower life expectancy than those living in more affluent areas of London, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 December 2021

Pandemic ‘worsening inequalities’ for children in the north of England

The initiative works to keep children in school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 December 2021

East London council praised over ‘inclusive education work’

Chief inspector Amanda Speilman said she has 'long called' for a home education register. Picture: Ofsted

News 7 December 2021

Ofsted renews calls for elective home education register

Helen Hayes paid tribute to Tulio Siddiq saying she 'leaves big shoes to fill'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 December 2021

Helen Hayes replaces Tulip Siddiq as shadow children and early years minister

The LGO has called for changes over its powers to investigate complaints from families of children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

Ombudsman calls for greater powers to investigate SEND complaints

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are more likely to fall behind in class than their peers, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2021

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children three years behind at school, report warns

Will Quince defended delays to the SEND review. Picture: Parliament TV

News 1 December 2021

SEND review to be published in spring, children’s minister insists

Charities and businesses are working to support vulnerable children this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Initiatives to support disadvantaged children this Christmas

Explaining what a child might recieve as a gift ahead of time could ease any uncertainty, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 1 December 2021

Top tips to support young people with SEND over Christmas

Pupils in disadvantaged areas have been worst hit by cuts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2021

Education spending cuts ‘worst in post-war history’