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5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty

5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty

Families across the country are feeling the pressure of rising costs. From making sure children have access to nutritious meals to helping with the cost of school essentials, here are five things that we are doing to pull over half a million children out of poverty. 

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Education in the media: Thursday 10 May 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 10 May 2018 - Categories: Adoption
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Today’s Education in the media blog focuses on the support the department is providing to people who adopt children with attachment issues, as well as the requirements on teachers to understand the needs of all types of children.

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Guardian on migrants eligibility to free school meals

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 9 May 2018 - Categories: Free School Meals

...immigration status. This is not the case. Free school meals are provided to all disadvantaged pupils who need them regardless of their nationality or immigration status. A Government spokesperson said:...

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Education in the media: Wednesday 9 May 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 9 May 2018 - Categories: Creative Arts, Funding, Mental Health
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Today’s Education in the media blog looks at the work the government is doing to look after children’s mental health, the record levels of funding available to schools and the fairer formula to distribute that funding, and the continued uptake …

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Education in the media: Tuesday 8 May 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 8 May 2018 - Categories: children in care
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...children’s homes regulation requiring all homes to have a clear policy for preventing children from going missing. Follow us on Twitter and don't forget to sign up for email alerts....

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Education in the media: Friday 4 May 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 4 May 2018 - Categories: Teacher recruitment

Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at announcements the Secretary of State made today on making school accountability clearer and giving teachers the chance to take sabbaticals. Teaching announcements Today, the Education Secretary made a number of announcements on …

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Education in the media: Thursday 3 May 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 3 May 2018 - Categories: Apprenticeships, SEND, Universities
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Today’s Education in the media blog looks at our plans to create guidance on free speech in universities, support for children with special educational needs and a 22-year-old electrician apprentice talking about her training.

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Education in the media: Wednesday 2 May 2018

Posted by: Media, Posted on: 2 May 2018 - Categories: Attainment gap, early years, Exams and qualifications
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Today’s Education in the media blog looks at academic cheating, men in the early years workforce and concerns about regional differences in school standards.

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Education in the media: Tuesday 1 May 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 1 May 2018 - Categories: school exclusions
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...Committee. During the session Minister Gibb was pressed on what the department is doing for those children who are permanently excluded from school. He strongly hit back at suggestions that...

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Education in the media: Monday 30 April 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 30 April 2018 - Categories: early years
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Today the blog will look at the launch of two schemes to boost children’s early language and communication skills.

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Education in the media: Friday 27 April 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 27 April 2018 - Categories: Mental Health, Teacher workload
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Today’s Education in the media blog looks at what the department is doing to help on teacher workload, children receiving school meals and mental health support to children and young people.

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The Education Hub is a site for parents, pupils, education professionals and the media that captures all you need to know about the education system. You’ll find accessible, straightforward information on popular topics, Q&As, interviews, case studies, and more.

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