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Nursery closures have left children learning at home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2021

Early years leaders back plans to scrap isolation rules

Gavin Williamson has been criticised over a focus on banning mobile phones in schools. Picture: UK Parliament

News 29 June 2021

Williamson launches consultation on behaviour in schools

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds missed more school than better-off peers in 2020, according to the Social Finance study. Picture: Benshonewille/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 June 2021

Lockdown impact on exclusions

Tara Flood found accessible learning programmes, services, practices and environments

Best Practice 29 June 2021

Inclusive education, Canada

Kevan Collins spoke to the Education Select Committee. Picture: Parliament TV

News 29 June 2021

Collins calls for 10-year education catch-up plan funded through Pupil Premium

Sencos say they are often pulled away from their duties. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 June 2021

Millions of children missing out on vital SEND support, Sencos say

Ofsted has updated inspection guidance for schools and colleges. Picture: Phil Adams

News 28 June 2021

Explained: Changes to Ofsted guidance to reduce sexual harassment in schools

Eating disorder charities have warned the scheme could trigger “unhealthy weight control behaviours". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2021

Weighing children at school increases eating disorder risk, charities warn

Government support for early years is needed to tackle disadvantage, MPs have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 June 2021

Early years support vital to end ‘years of neglect’ for poor white children, MPs say

Researchers are calling for apprenticeships for young people to be protected. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 June 2021

Calls for apprenticeship reforms as starter numbers drop

The Pupil Premium is calculated based on free school meals eligibility. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 June 2021

Pupil Premium not reaching 100,000 disadvantaged children, researchers find

Blogs 16 June 2021

What now for children’s recovery?

Marcus Rashford is encouraging families to join the scheme. Picture: Food Foundation

News 16 June 2021

Marcus Rashford urges families to use £220m school holiday programme

Parents struggled to access support services, Ofsted finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2021

Existing weaknesses in SEND system ‘exacerbated by pandemic’, Ofsted warns

Chris McLoughlin is director of children's services at Stockport Council. Picture: Stockport Council

News 14 June 2021

Stockport DCS receives OBE in Queen’s birthday honours list