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Some 300,000 more pupils are now eligible for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March 2021

One in five children eligible for free school meals since pandemic

Gavin Williamson: I am confident this summer will be a great success. Picture: Parliament UK

News 31 March 2021

Schools urged to ensure disadvantaged children benefit from £200m summer activities plan

A new helpline run by the NSPCC has been launched for sexual abuse victims. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March 2021

Ofsted to launch sexual abuse review

Brexit cut the UK’s access to the Erasmus+ programme. Picture: franz12/Adobe Stock

Opinion 30 March 2021

Letters to the Editor: The lad is not for Turing

Matt Hood: “Ready-made resources can free teachers’ time”

Analysis 30 March 2021

Interview: Matt Hood, principal, Oak National Academy

Top priorities include ending child poverty, a long-term early years strategy and funding for inclusive services

Sponsored Features 30 March 2021

From Crisis in the Early Years to a Fairer Start: Could We Close the School Readiness Gap By 2030?

Features 30 March 2021

Digital simulation helps practitioners spot signs of abuse

Participating schools audit their anti-bullying practice, taking in everything from staff training to the types of intervention used. Pictures: Posed by models/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 30 March 2021

Whole-school approach brings down bullying

The government must invest in 'work readiness' programmes, experts have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

NYA: 'Fundamental change' needed to tackle unemployment crisis

Marcus Rashford led calls for the expansion of the fund. Picture: FareShare

News 19 March 2021

Holiday Activities and Food Alliance launches to support local authorities

Primary schools are losing out on funding, unions have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2021

Pupil premium funding changes ‘wiping out’ Covid-19 catch up grants

Tutoring programmes have not been set up in hundreds of schools, according to the NAO. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 March 2021

School catch-up schemes 'not reaching' disadvantaged children, NAO warns

Campaigners have celebrated the move. Picture: SYP/Twitter

News 17 March 2021

Scotland enshrines UNCRC in domestic law

Rachel De Souza is the new children's commissioner for England. Picture: DfE

News 16 March 2021

Children’s commissioner launches ‘once-in-a-generation’ review of childhood

The children's commissioner has called for more support for health visitors. Picture: IHV

News 16 March 2021

Children’s commissioner calls for ‘rocket boost’ for early years services