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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

Education

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

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

Education

Parental Risk Factors and Children Entering Care: Risk and Parent’s Sex

Social Care

The analysis shows 37.8% of the looked-after children were in non-mainstream school settings at the age of 16. Picture: Gpointstudio/Adobe Stock

Non-Mainstream Schools and Educational Outcomes of Children in Care

The NSPCC regularly surveys the public about abuse. Picture: NSPCC

Identifying better responses to child abuse

Children's Services

Virtual schools are local authority teams that support the learning of children in care. Picture: Highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

Improving the Effectiveness of Virtual Schools

Social Care

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

Education

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

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

Education

The Covid-19 crisis has been linked to a deterioration in young people’s mental health. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Trends in Eating Disorder and Self-harm Incidence Rates Since Covid-19

Health

Applications made by local authorities were much more likely to be successful than those made by parents. Picture: Prostock Studio/Adobe Stock

The Discharge of Care Orders: A Study of England and Wales

Social Care

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

Evidence on tackling youth unemployment

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