Children’s social care supports children, young people and families who need additional help to protect children and young people from harm. Its main aim is to keep families together, but when this isn’t possible, the system provides an alternative home …
The number of children using vapes has tripled in the last three years and there is strong evidence to suggest that cheap and easy-to-use disposable vapes are partly to blame. Our research shows that in 2023, around 69 per cent …
Every January we stop to reflect on Holocaust Memorial Day. Education has a vital role in eradicating antisemitism and making sure young people are aware of the atrocities of the Holocaust. Unless we all actively try to understand the horrors …
We know that many students are facing increased living costs and that is why we’ve made sure support is available through universities. Here is everything you need to know about what support is available to help students meet everyday costs …
Students going to university from September 2024 should already have been thinking about what to study and where they want to apply. You’ll need to apply to an undergraduate course through UCAS. The deadline is quickly approaching, while some courses, …
Parents of children aged three and four will be thinking about submitting their applications to secure their child’s place at primary school for the next academic year. The deadline is fast approaching and applying on time will boost your chances …
Sometimes it is necessary for children to change school during the school year or at a time outside the usual transfer point, for example between academic years 8 to 9 rather than year 6 to year 7. This can be …
It is compulsory for young people to be in education or training until the age of 18, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay in school if it isn’t right for you. There are plenty of different routes to …
The more you chat, play and read with young children, the more you help develop their brain, and provide them with the skills they need for when they start school. Wherever you are, simply chatting back and forth, answering your …
Whether you’re a parent looking for help with infant feeding, developing your child’s early language skills, or mental health support, family hubs provide a range of useful services for families in one location. Family hubs are now open in 75 …