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Humanities Under Threat: University Arts Funding Cuts Risk Cultural Future
Policy Jul 20, 2026

Humanities Under Threat: University Arts Funding Cuts Risk Cultural Future

Literature, arts and social sciences face severe funding cuts as UK universities tighten budgets, prompting fears that these essential disciplines are being reduced to mere cost centres. The Guardian warns that while ministers look away, the decline of humanities threatens the nation's cultural literacy and the skills pipeline for future generations.

Community Donors Step Up to Save Toddler Groups as Funding Squeeze Bites
Early Years Jul 20, 2026

Community Donors Step Up to Save Toddler Groups as Funding Squeeze Bites

Stay and play sessions for young children are facing severe financial strain as rising costs make grants increasingly competitive. Individual donors and local families are now stepping in to keep these vital early years services afloat, ensuring toddlers and parents continue to have access to essential community support.

'Without this it's all just tourists': Soho's last primary school fights for survival
Schools Jul 18, 2026

'Without this it's all just tourists': Soho's last primary school fights for survival

Soho Parish C of E primary, the last remaining school in a neighbourhood that once had 16, faces an uncertain future due to falling pupil numbers affecting hundreds of primaries across England. Supporters are mounting an ambitious campaign to save the 'unique' inner-London institution, arguing it serves as a vital community anchor amidst the capital's changing landscape.

Why I took unpaid leave to cover the summer holidays: a parent's story
Education Jul 17, 2026

Why I took unpaid leave to cover the summer holidays: a parent's story

With the six-week summer break presenting a significant challenge for working families, one parent shares why they opted for a month of unpaid leave. Like many others, they combined organised childcare and annual leave to manage the gap between school terms, highlighting the pressing need for affordable holiday provision.

MPs Call for Early Years Training to Prioritise Reading for Pleasure
Policy Jul 17, 2026

MPs Call for Early Years Training to Prioritise Reading for Pleasure

MPs have urged that early years training programmes must equip educators—particularly younger practitioners—with the skills to nurture children's love of reading for pleasure, highlighting the foundational role of early literacy in lifelong learning.

Summer holidays reignite the annual screen time family debate
Family Support & Early Help Jul 17, 2026

Summer holidays reignite the annual screen time family debate

As the school holidays begin, families across the country are facing the familiar challenge of managing children's screen time. This light-hearted cartoon captures the relatable tensions that arise when routine shifts and digital devices become a focal point of household debates.

Extend National Year of Reading to a Decade, Urges Education Committee
Policy Jul 16, 2026

Extend National Year of Reading to a Decade, Urges Education Committee

A parliamentary inquiry has called for the National Year of Reading to be extended to a decade-long initiative, alongside a new National Reading Guarantee. The Education Committee's recommendations aim to ensure all children have frequent opportunities to enjoy reading for pleasure.

DfE launches NSPCC-developed safeguarding training for early years settings
Safeguarding Jul 16, 2026

DfE launches NSPCC-developed safeguarding training for early years settings

The Department for Education has published new safeguarding training for early years settings, developed in partnership with the NSPCC. The training aims to equip staff with the skills to recognise signs of harm and take appropriate action on concerns, strengthening child protection across the early years sector.