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

News 3 days ago

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

One in 10 children and young people are affected by long-term and persistent speech, language, and communication needs. Picture: Dgl images/Adobe Stock

News 2 September

Ofsted scraps single-word judgments for schools

News 29 August

Increase in teachers providing food for hungry pupils

Devon County Council apologised for the poor standard of support offered to the boy. Picture: Devon council

News 22 August

Council’s ‘unfathomable’ indecision left teenager with autism facing homelessness

Girls' wellbeing fell during key secondary school transition years, the research finds. Credit: Adobe Stock

News 21 August

Charity calls for better mental health support during school transitions

The study found the free school programme had increased competition for school places resulting in negative outcomes for neighbouring state schools

News 19 August

Research highlights 'negative impact' of free schools on local education

The winners of the CYP Now Awards 2024 will be unveiled on 28 November

News 12 August

CYP Now Awards 2024: Shortlisted entries announced

Many teachers don't feel confident in their skills to support children with SEND. Picture: NTI

News 12 August

Regularly assess pupils' non-academic abilities to identify SEND sooner, experts say

Education Opinion

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

Jon Rallings: “Virtual schools are at an important juncture since their remit was expanded”

Virtual schools’ expanded remit needs more cash

Jon Rallings

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