More than half (57%) of parents in the UK are not confident the government’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) overhaul will improve outcomes for their children in practice, according to a new survey from Explore Learning, the UK’s largest independent tuition provider. The research reveals that 84% of parents fear planned restrictions to Education, Health…
The UK Government will consider a social media ban for under-16s after launching a consultation. This will examine evidence from other countries that have implemented such policies, including Australia, to understand whether a ban would be effective and how to make it work. Other options to be explored include raising the digital age of consent,…
This year’s theme is ‘Creating the Foundations for Connection, Play and Learning; Bodily Regulation in Creative Arts Therapies’ `and is aimed at those working therapeutically with children and their families. As therapeutic professionals, we talk a lot about emotional regulation – but what about bodily regulation? Most of us don’t think about bodily regulation because…
LONDON, 5 NOVEMBER 2025: GoHenry – the money app helping kids learn to earn, save, spend and invest – has welcomed the outcome of the Curriculum & Assessment Review, which today concluded that financial education should be made compulsory in primary schools in England as part of Citizenship. Today’s positive result – which has already…
As teachers prepare to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), Premier League Primary Stars is stepping up with a suite of free, curriculum-linked resources designed to spark meaningful classroom discussions on wellbeing. Used in more than 20,000 primary schools, the programme has been shown to make a real difference. By combining the power of…
This Autumn, suicide prevention charity, R;pple, reveals widespread concern among parents about the digital risks facing their children, and a growing concern that schools face a huge challenge trying to combat this. Whilst nearly all parents (90%) admit they don’t know what their children are searching for online, three quarters (74%) report that their children have had…
Online safety is an integral part of safeguarding – by protecting children from harm and potential risks in the digital world, we can help ensure their well-being both online and offline. An effective whole school approach to online safety, empowers schools ‘to protect and educate pupils, students, and staff in their use of technology…
Police officers in schools may be doing more harm than good when tackling harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) – with girls affected by sexual harm particularly badly served – according to new research from the University of Surrey. The study published in Children & Society, highlights the complex role of police officers in schools, raising concerns…
London, UK— 13 August 2025 — In the age of social media, AI, and increasing societal pressures, how can parents prepare their children for the upcoming school year? That’s the question online tutoring platform Superprof has asked 800 English, Maths and Psychology experts in the UK to create the ultimate back-to-school guide. Traditionally, the…
PGL Travel has announced that all its UK activity centres, which run kids’ adventure camps and family breaks throughout the school holidays, are now Gluten Free Accredited by Coeliac UK, and its menus will carry the charity’s trusted GFA symbol. Coeliac disease differs from a food allergy in that it is an autoimmune condition triggered…
THE REVOLUTIONARY TEACHING METHOD BACKED BY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FABLES WORLD WEBSITE 4.9 ON TRUST PILOT I was at my wits end last year, wondering how my kids were ever going to learn their tables. Then we found Fables World. It was a kind of miracle to see it work so effortlessly. I can’t…
Storytelling Matters: The power of a story to help anxious children feel seen, safe and strong Aneena and the Elephant in a post-pandemic world By Dina Subasciaki, Children’s author and emotional wellbeing advocate Over the past 30 years, I’ve supported children and young people through a wide range of emotional challenges, from everyday worries to…
Alex Dave, Safeguarding Education Officer at ed-tech charity, LGfL-the National Grid for Learning, shares advice on supporting parents to be part of the decision-making process in safeguarding their children. It’s important to understand that if we have concerns about the parenting of a child, we cannot make that parent change. As Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) it’s usual to…
Halesowen mother of two, Emily Fereday, was so deeply shocked by the fatal stabbing of Leo Ross and the levels of teenage knife crime she was motivated to proactively support The Daniel Baird Foundation and fundraise for emergency bleed control kits. Emily has placed 60 bleed kits in primary and secondary schools in the…
The Listen Up Report from leading youth and education agency Hark reveals that up to 10 children in every classroom suffer from little or no confidence, creating and reinforcing an ‘unheard third’ who are at risk of being left behind by more confident peers throughout their lifetime. London, UK – Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025…
New Childline data reveals that the service delivered more than 4,500 counselling sessions to young people experiencing loneliness in 2024/25. During last July and August, numbers of counselling sessions on the topic were above monthly average. Childline reminds young people that they are always available if they need a safe and confidential place to turn…
Premier League has launched new No Room For Racism education resources, featuring top players offering advice to school children on tackling racism, promoting inclusion, and becoming active allies. Available free to all primary schools in England and Wales through the Premier League Primary Stars programme, these resources are part of the Premier League’s ongoing commitment…
Research reveals that 73% of teachers are not teaching diet diversity in healthy eating programmes, citing lack of curriculum time, resources, or training as key barriers Lidl is investing £500K over two years to help schools bridge the gap through interactive workshops on healthy eating, including £100 Gift Cards to support schools with necessary resources…
An expert from Save My Exams, a leading online education platform, has reacted to findings from the National Literacy Trust that just 34% of young people said that they enjoy reading in their free time. The NLT found that reading enjoyment levels have decreased by 8.8% over the past year alone amongst children and…
Children aged 3-13 experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage, those who are looked after or previously looked after, enjoy their expertly curated parcels that are shown to have a positive impact on their reading habits. Of the children receiving Letterbox Club; 96% say they like or love it 86% say they like or love the…
An estimated two million UK young people signal their top worry for the future as having enough money, reveals the latest research by The Children’s Society.(1) In a startling new turn of events, young people’s concerns about the environment and crime have been eclipsed by worry over rising prices.(2) The charity’s most…
Crippling school uniform costs are setting families back hundreds of pounds a year despite new rules introduced to make uniforms more affordable, according to new analysis from The Children’s Society. In a poll of 2,000 parents from across the UK, the charity found parents and carers of secondary school children are paying on average…
20% of parents and carers say they don’t read with their child due to lack of time; and 28% say they don’t find reading with their child easy; but 95% see reading as important for their child. New findings underpin the importance of investment in early years reading but more needs to be done…
This article was written by Gabrielle Shaw, CEO, National Association for People Abused in Childhood. NAPAC is a national, UK charity offering support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. Gabrielle has led NAPAC since April 2015, she is a senior INGO executive with over 16…
Letter calling for urgent review of Free School Meals sent to PM Boris Johnson The letter has been signed by Marcus Rashford, Jamie Oliver, Dame Emma Thompson, Tom Kerridge, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and over 40 major NGO’s, Charities and Educational Leaders This follows the call from the Food Foundation for Government to act urgently to protect the 4 million children living…
