As the colder months approach, we can expect to see increases in common airborne viruses. Illness is the biggest single reason for school absence; while some absences due to illness are unavoidable, many can be reduced through simple, proactive measures …
Thousands more young people will get the chance to take part in activities beyond the classroom, thanks to a £22.5 million government investment in more than 400 schools in disadvantaged communities. The funding builds on the government’s recently published Enrichment …
Free school meals provide vital nutrition for children during the school day. From September 2026 many more families became eligible. Here's what parents need to know. Who will benefit from the expanded free school meals? Over half a million additional …
It can feel like there’s a lot riding on A Level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQ) results day but if you don’t get your predicted grades, don’t worry - it doesn’t mean that your education journey stops here. …
Every year, thousands of young people leave the care system in England and begin adult life without the lasting family relationships and support networks that many others take for granted. But many people who are care-experienced have developed enduring bonds, for example, with their foster carers, a teacher or a mentor. There is currently no way of honouring and celebrating those …
We're asking for views on how we support children who are educated outside a school or college. We've launched a new consultation on Education Otherwise Than At School, known as EOTAS, as part of our wider plan to improve support …
Teaching assistants, school administrators, pastoral support staff, technicians, catering staff – these are the people who keep schools running every day. They support children with special educational needs and disabilities, manage school finances, help pupils who are struggling, and make sure …
We're making it easier for children to get specialist support in schools, early years and post-16 settings. A new offer called Experts at Hand will bring specialists into schools, early years and post-16 education settings, so children can get help earlier, without families having to fight for support or wait for a diagnosis. …
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement allows people access to student funding which can be used over their working lives. This provides the flexibility to study to be able to upskill to benefit current jobs, or change careers, while juggling commitments such as work and childcare. …
The UK has officially signed the legal agreement to join the Erasmus+ programme, with placements set to begin in the 2027/28 academic year. Here's everything you need to know about what the programme offers and how to get involved. What is …