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Education News

News 23 April

Teach about crime and its consequences in school, urges lawyer

News 23 April

School nursery drive hits providers serving disadvantaged children, claim sector leaders

A new analysis suggests that the benefits of early language intervention are long-lasting. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 14 April

'No cheap fixes' for SEND inclusion

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

News 10 April

Disadvantage funding used to plug school budgets at record rates, survey finds

News 10 April

New ADCS president calls for twin-track approach to SEND reform

News 2 April

Funding for school-based nursery scheme increased to £37mn

Research found that almost two thirds of children who needed it had no speech and language therapy during the first lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March

'Serious investment needed' in SEND workforce

News 31 March

'Adolescence' released for streaming in secondary schools

News 26 March

£1mn grant launched to narrow attainment gap

News 26 March

Five years after lockdown: Young people's reflections

Some schools are making further cuts to SEND provision, MPs warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March

Councils call for Spending Review to end financial 'sticking plasters'

Education Opinion

Reflecting on 'Adolescence'

Online parenting support can help children start school – ready to thrive

Matt Buttery

Prioritise wellbeing in school to unlock children's potential

Hayley Smith

Marvel: “A unique opportunity to help”

We need an 'enrichment curriculum' for all young people

Ruth Marvel

Education Best Practice

Participants develop their soft skills such as communication and public speaking

Bridging the gap to employment

Youth organisations are funded to bring young people and employers together

Connecting young people with employers

Participants build relationships with mentors and peers while gaining work skills

Sport provides springboard to work

More Best Practice

Education Features

The Local Government Association backs the expansion of family hubs across the country to enable health problems to be tackled earlier

Spending Review 2025: key asks for children and family services

Taking on teen food insecurity

Baroness Anne Longfield opened proceedings at the Preventing ‘lost learning’ through increasing attendance and reducing exclusions conference, with CYP Now editor Derren Hayes

Reducing exclusions and boosting attendance to tackle lost learning

Education Research

EYFS reforms increased the focus on developing children's literacy skills. Picture: atikinka/AdobeStock

Research Report: Children and young people’s reading in 2024

The scheme was first announced in 2017. Picture: Adobe Stock

One-to-one counselling and school attendance in the UK

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