We’re taking important steps to deliver the expanded 30 hours free childcare scheme for working parents from when their child turns nine-months-old until they start school, saving them £6,500 a year. Over 100,000 parents of two-year-olds have already registered their children …
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 …
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, …
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 …
This article has been updated on 29 February 2024 to reflect the latest information. For most pupils, the best place to be is in school, surrounded by the support of their friends and teachers. This is important not just for your child’s …
We’re expanding free government-funded childcare so that thousands more parents won’t have to choose between a career and a family. Currently, parents who work and earn the equivalent of 16 hours a week at the National Minimum Wage, and earn …
Students will soon be able to study British Sign Language (BSL) as a GCSE following a consultation into the course content. Parents, teachers and organisations from the deaf and hearing communities, overwhelmingly agreed with the proposals it set out. The …
In recent years, an increasing number of children have been questioning their gender. This is why we have published new guidance for teachers on how best to support these students in schools and colleges. In England, children can’t obtain a …
When choosing which schools to apply for, it is important to consider how your child will get there. Some children are eligible for free travel, but this isn’t the case for everyone. Most parents should expect to be responsible for …