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Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes

Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Thousands more children in the social care system in England will grow up in loving homes, under plans to create up to 10,000 new foster care places....

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Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs

Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Young people are set to benefit from TV and film industry support for the Government’s Youth Guarantee....

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Every cancer patient to get individual support plan

Every cancer patient to get individual support plan

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support....

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£1 billion resilience fund and next step towards removal of two child limit provide safety net for families

£1 billion resilience fund and next step towards removal of two child limit provide safety net for families

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Historic legislation to end the two-child limit?and lift hundreds and thousands of children out of poverty?has moved a step closer to reality today.  ...

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Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer

Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments....

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Barnsley becomes UK’s first government backed Tech Town

Barnsley becomes UK’s first government backed Tech Town

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportuni...

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Parents prioritising primary schools with free breakfast clubs

Parents prioritising primary schools with free breakfast clubs

Monday, 02 February 2026

Over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs in April, as the government prioritises support to tackle the cost of li...

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Greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients

Greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Better chance of survival for people with rare cancers thanks to a new government approach to clinical trials and access to breakthrough treatments...

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Beyond the headlines: why record lows are only half the story

Beyond the headlines: why record lows are only half the story

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) explores the Youth Justice Annual Statistics for 2024 to 2025 that were publ...

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Record lows in Youth Justice Annual Statistics 2024 25

Record lows in Youth Justice Annual Statistics 2024 25

Thursday, 29 January 2026

New statistics show record lows in children entering the justice system and in custody. Yet court delays and the high use of remand risk undermining ...

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MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies

MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

New online resources will help the public, parents, carers and health, social care and education professionals understand what safe, effective digital...

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450,000 disadvantaged pupils could benefit from AI tutoring tools

450,000 disadvantaged pupils could benefit from AI tutoring tools

Monday, 26 January 2026

Safe AI tutoring tools co-created with teachers to be available to schools by the end of 2027, helping to close the attainment gap....

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Help with the cost of living in 2026

Help with the cost of living in 2026

Monday, 26 January 2026

We're taking action to help families with the cost of living, here is what you need to know....

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Sport unites with government for national campaign to tackle male isolation

Sport unites with government for national campaign to tackle male isolation

Monday, 26 January 2026

‘Team Up: Because everyone deserves a team behind them’ ...

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Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk

Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk

Saturday, 24 January 2026

The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers....

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Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Friday, 23 January 2026

The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, addressed Church of England school leaders at the National Society Annual Conference 2026....

UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East West Council

UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East West Council

Thursday, 22 January 2026

UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the lead up to today’s (Janua...

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Education Secretary speech at Bett UK Conference

Education Secretary speech at Bett UK Conference

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced £23 million investment to expand the government's EdTech Testbeds pilot programme....

Children not always recognised as domestic abuse victims in their own right, inspectorates warn

Children not always recognised as domestic abuse victims in their own right, inspectorates warn

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Children who are affected by domestic abuse are not being consistently recognised as victims despite this being set out in law, according to a new joi...

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Strategy to boost UK education abroad in major £40bn growth drive

Strategy to boost UK education abroad in major £40bn growth drive

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Bold new strategy will grow education exports to £40bn a year by 2030, supporting UK jobs and investment....

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£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

Monday, 19 January 2026

Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage ...

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New Trustee appointed to Historic Royal Palaces Board

New Trustee appointed to Historic Royal Palaces Board

Monday, 19 January 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Caroline Hope as a Trustee on the Historic Royal Palaces Board for a three year term from 9 January 2026 to 8 Jan...

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Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Monday, 19 January 2026

Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online...

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Education Secretary speech at UK AI for Education Summit

Education Secretary speech at UK AI for Education Summit

Monday, 19 January 2026

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced stronger safety measures to be introduced around AI in education....

The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event

The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event

Friday, 16 January 2026

The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership. ...

£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

Friday, 16 January 2026

New requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils, as government makes good on promise to deliver reforms families are crying out...

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Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026

Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026

Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the Livery Education Conference at Drapers' Hall....

Premier League and literary greats back National Year of Reading

Premier League and literary greats back National Year of Reading

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

The Education Secretary and the National Literacy Trust launch the National Year of Reading, urging all ages to rediscover reading for pleasure....

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Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Thursday, 08 January 2026

New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for children...

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Government modernises exam records with new app

Government modernises exam records with new app

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Every year 11 student in England to be able to see their GCSE exam results on a new app from summer 2026....

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