Search Results

Found 171 results for .

Virtual schools’ expanded remit needs more cash

    Opinion
  • Thursday, September 21, 2023
  • | CYP Now
In the post-pandemic era of hybrid working, for most people the term “virtual school” is likely to conjure up a vision of home learning online. However, the function played by virtual schools is quite different. As a statutory service within England’s local authorities, they are designed to support the educational progress of children in care.

Make schools part of wider support system

    Opinion
  • Thursday, June 22, 2023
  • | CYP Now
You can understand if school leaders feel a little put upon. Not content with being tasked to prepare the next generation for the challenges of a rapidly changing world, policymakers are increasingly turning to schools to solve some of society's wider problems.

New term target: more collaboration in education

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, August 30, 2022
  • | CYP Now
September is a bittersweet month for many in England and Wales, forever connected with the end of the summer holidays and the start of a new school year. To embrace the spirit of a fresh start, I’ve been thinking about what I’d like to see change this coming academic year.

Turing programme will fail disadvantaged young people

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, April 27, 2022
  • | CYP Now
Drowned out by the noise of Brexit and the pandemic, the government’s broken promise to remain a member of the Erasmus+ overseas study scheme has been largely overlooked. Yet, the failure to reach an agreement regarding its membership of the scheme post-Brexit, continues to have a devastating impact on young people.

Current filters