Initiatives like mentoring have been proven to reduce involvement in violence for at-risk young people, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Proven youth work strategies needed to combat increasing violence, research finds

Youth Justice
Okezie: 'Imagine the positive impact if we invested in scaling quality youth work provision nationwide'. Picture: UK Youth

Empower young people to unlock their potential

McMillan: 'Should proven parenting interventions be fully funded and rolled out nationally?'

We must change perceptions of parenting help

The charities have called for an end to the two-child benefit limit. Picture: Adobe Stock/ luxorphoto

Charities call for reform to benefits system to tackle poverty and mental health crisis

Health
The body will focus on young people classes as NEET. Picture: Adobe Stock

Government announces new skills and development body

Education
More than 800 playgrounds have closed since 2013, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

Ministers urged to introduce legislation on access to playgrounds

Health
The NAO questions a move by DfE to scrap funding for its National Tutoring Programme. Picture: Freedomz/Adobe Stock

DfE has ‘little understanding’ on impact of spending on disadvantaged pupils, NAO finds

Education
'The past decade has seen record spending on SEND services'.

Inclusive education crucial to better SEND outcomes

Editorial
Police were called to disorder in Harehills, Leeds on 18 July. Picture: Mtaylor848/WikimediaCommons

Leeds City Council to review child protection case linked to Harehills disturbance

Social Care
The Department for Education has confirmed the briefs of its new ministers. Picture: Bridget Phillipson/X

DfE confirms ministerial responsibilities

Education
Paul O’Rourke is managing director of the Next Stage Group

Reach young people through their interests

Your Shout
Professor Becky Francis has been appointed to lead the review. Picture: Education Endowment Foundation

SEND inclusion to be key focus of government’s curriculum review

Education