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Educational psychologists say they do not have the time to properly fulfil their roles

News Today

‘Unmanageable’ workloads risk educational psychologist shortage, survey reveals

News 1 day ago

Further cuts to council funding would be ‘disastrous’ for struggling children's services, leaders warn government

Yvette Stanley: This extra period will give providers more time to digest the guidance. Picture: Ofsted

News 12 September

Ofsted names social care and early years leaders to advise on inspection reform

Young people told the Prince's Trust that they have lost confidence when it comes to work and training. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 September

Youth unemployment at lowest level in a decade, report finds

Shadow children and early years minister Helen Hayes. Picture: Parliament UK

News 12 September

Helen Hayes to chair cross-party Education Committee

Young asylum seekers' care is blighted by a 'lack of safeguarding measures', de Souza says. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 11 September

Thousands of vulnerable children missing from education, de Souza warns

Scrapping the two-child benefit cap would help tackle child poverty, union leaders have said. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 9 September

Covid impact could be felt by schools for a decade, research warns

Experts suggest inadequate support for struggling pupils is driving up exclusions. Picture: Andov/Adobe Stock

News 5 September

School exclusions up by a fifth over last year

Catherine McKinnell is the schools minister

News 4 September

SEND system ‘creaking at the seams’, schools minister warns

Councils warn that 'an acute rise in the costs of placing children in care mean in-year spending on children’s services is spiralling out of control'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 September

Ofsted to end single-word judgments for children’s social care and early years providers

Ofsted must 're-engage with the sector to develop a fair system built on mutual respect', sector leaders say

News 3 September

Ofsted rating changes ‘welcome’ but inspectorate must rebuild sector’s trust, leaders say

Education Opinion

Kathryn Freame is headteacher of Woodside Academy

Evolving needs: adapting to a new SEND landscape

Kathryn Freame

Katy Hampshire is director of programmes at the Sutton Trust

Exam results show resilience of young people

Katy Hampshire

Webb: 'The reasons behind attendance problems are complex and multi-faceted'.

Tackling persistent absenteeism in 2024

Rose Webb

Dr Sam Parrett: “Non-attendance is becoming a pandemic in itself, which is too big an issue for schools themselves to deal with”

To tackle attendance, we must redefine it

Dr Sam Parrett

Education Best Practice

Pupils in New York were happier when they had better relationships with teachers. Picture: Ingusk/Adobe Stock

Empathetic practice, North America

Students develop the skills and confidence needed to secure ongoing employment

At-risk young people build employment skills

Advisers tailor careers information, advice and guidance to each young person

Early conversations help support young people in Sefton

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Education Features

Extending free school meals was a key pledge in Sadiq Khan’s re-election campaign

London’s free school meals drive

The report includes greater training for professionals. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

Guide to Qualifications and Training 2024/25: Education

Katherine Parry is chief operating officer at Career Connect

How I Got Here: Karen Parry, chief operating officer, Career Connect

Education Research

The study suggests everyday non-specialist goods and services cost families at least an extra £51.10 per week. Picture: Ascannio/Adobe Stock

Additional Family Costs for Children on the Autism Spectrum

The researchers recommend fathers carve out time for interactive activities with their children each week. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

Parental Involvement and its Effects on Children’s Education

The findings suggest sending looked-after and vulnerable children to boarding school improves educational attainment. Illustration: Sensvector/Adobe Stock

Outcomes for Looked-after Children Attending Boarding Schools

Young people who grew up in the poorest households were most at risk of poor educational outcomes followed by smoking. Picture: Lucie Carlier

Adverse outcomes in adolescence following early childhood disadvantage