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Changing teacher views on care

Analysis

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

| CYP Now

Expert gives five key steps on how to overcome some teachers' negative perceptions of children in care.

Supporting Traveller children

Analysis

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

| CYP Now

Experts warn on the impact of cuts to specialist school support for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children.

Apprenticeship levy hits prospects for disadvantaged young people

Analysis

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

| CYP Now

The exam results season is normally a time to celebrate the success of our young people, especially those who have overcome disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their dreams.

Safeguarding in the classroom

Analysis

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

| CYP Now

New guidance requires schools to do more to tackle abuse and bullying, explains education expert.

Schools key to obesity response

Analysis

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

| CYP Now

Policymakers must improve cooking lessons for primary pupils to cut obesity levels, warns academic.

Educational psychologist shortage under scrutiny

Analysis

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

| CYP Now

Demand for educational psychologists in schools is high but funding pressures limit recruitment.

Report outlines key conditions for effective school improvement

Analysis

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

| CYP Now

Recent research carried out by Isos Partnerships has assessed the changing nature of the local authority role in supporting and leading school improvement.

Careers overhaul targets poorer pupils

Analysis

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

| CYP Now

New strategy for careers guidance outlines measures to link schools in disadvantaged areas with employers and training providers.

The factors driving the increase in children educated at home

Analysis

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

| CYP Now

The rise in children being educated at home is partly blamed on schools failing to adequately support pupils with additional needs, and has raised concerns councils will struggle to monitor their safety and wellbeing.

Careers advice still missing the mark

Analysis

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

| CYP Now

Schools are continuing to struggle to deliver careers education, but experts say the adoption of Gatsby Benchmarks is leading to improvement.

Schools cash pressures see SEND pupils leave mainstream system

Analysis

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

| CYP Now

A rise in the number of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is putting pressure on schools, prompting concerns that children are missing out on classroom support and leaving mainstream settings.

New parliament: what issues lie ahead for the children's sector?

Analysis

Thursday, June 29, 2017

| CYP Now

The loss of its overall majority has been politically costly for the government, but it has also caused policy upheaval and ministerial changes affecting children's services. Sector leaders consider the implications.

Election 2017: a battle to ensure children's policies gain attention

Analysis

Thursday, May 4, 2017

| CYP Now

Following Prime Minister Theresa May's election call, children's leaders are drawing up key policies. They say issues like school funding, free childcare and recruiting health visitors must not be drowned out by Brexit.

Improving readiness for school

Analysis

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

| CYP Now

London mayor plan boosts links between school and early years so children are prepared for learning.

Are schools funding plans fair?

Analysis

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

| CYP Now

Government proposals to revise the formula used to decide school funding is meant to move money to more deprived areas, but critics say changes place too much emphasis on pupils with additional needs.

Challenge to create pupil places

Analysis

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

| CYP Now

Pressure is mounting on the government to do more to help English local authorities create 700,000 additional school places estimated to be needed by 2025.

Why school funding reforms will hit support for vulnerable pupils

Analysis

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

| CYP Now

Much has already been said about the new National Schools Funding Formula, but one aspect of the reform has not had quite so much attention - the new central school services block.