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DfE Acts on Data Showing 55% Birthday Absence Spike in Schools

New Department for Education analysis reveals pupils are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday, prompting fresh guidance for schools. The recommendations include introducing 'under the weather' absence forms and birthday lunch queue passes to discourage parents from keeping children home for celebrations.

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'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
Education Jun 7, 2026

'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

The Netherlands has achieved one of the world's lowest rates of young people not in education, employment or training. This article explores how their approach to creating seamless pathways between learning and work could inform local strategies to reduce NEET numbers and support 16 to 24-year-olds into sustainable careers.

West London primary introduces screen-free Mondays for pupils, staff and parents
Schools Jun 7, 2026

West London primary introduces screen-free Mondays for pupils, staff and parents

Holy Family Catholic primary school in Ealing has introduced 'screen-free Mondays' where pupils, teachers and parents alike put away smartphones, laptops and tablets. The initiative, which originated with the pupils themselves, has seen an enthusiastic uptake from families seeking to reduce digital dependency.

New post-16 SEND inclusion cash revealed
Education Jun 5, 2026

New post-16 SEND inclusion cash revealed

More than 300 providers will receive grants next month, with FE colleges getting £64m The post New post-16 SEND inclusion cash revealed first appeared on FE Week.