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Fostering Independence: Supporting Children to Do Things for Themselves
Early Years Jun 1, 2026

Fostering Independence: Supporting Children to Do Things for Themselves

Encouraging children to take responsibility for everyday tasks is fundamental to building confidence and essential life skills. This approach, central to effective Early Help provision, supports school readiness and long-term resilience whilst strengthening family relationships.

Safeguarding Alert: Reviewing Photography Policies After AI Image Blackmail Threats
Safeguarding Jun 1, 2026

Safeguarding Alert: Reviewing Photography Policies After AI Image Blackmail Threats

Schools have faced blackmail attempts by criminals using AI-doctored images of pupils, prompting serious concerns about digital safeguarding. Early years settings are now urgently reviewing photography policies and consent procedures to protect children from image-based exploitation and strengthen preventative measures.

Merseyside Borough Bucks National Trend with Early Intervention to Prevent Youth Unemployment
Family Support & Early Help May 30, 2026

Merseyside Borough Bucks National Trend with Early Intervention to Prevent Youth Unemployment

A Merseyside local authority is reversing the UK's rising youth unemployment trend through personalised early intervention programmes targeting under-16s at risk of becoming NEET. By identifying vulnerable pupils before they leave compulsory education and providing tailored support, the council is successfully preventing disengagement and keeping young people connected to positive futures.

DfE unable to demonstrate skills impact of £270m Multiply numeracy programme
Policy May 29, 2026

DfE unable to demonstrate skills impact of £270m Multiply numeracy programme

A government evaluation of the £270m Multiply programme has found that while the scheme successfully reduced numeracy anxiety among adult learners, it was unable to measure whether participants actually improved their maths skills. The findings raise questions about the Department for Education's ability to demonstrate value for money in its adult skills initiatives.

Children's Commissioner Recruits Youth Advisory Board for AI in Education
Education May 29, 2026

Children's Commissioner Recruits Youth Advisory Board for AI in Education

The Children's Commissioner for England is seeking 16 to 18-year-olds to join a new Youth Advisory Board that will shape how artificial intelligence is used in schools. The initiative invites young people to share their experiences of AI and advise the Department for Education on safe, effective implementation.

Financial literacy should mean life skills, not compulsory maths to 18
Policy May 29, 2026

Financial literacy should mean life skills, not compulsory maths to 18

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for improved financial literacy education, but his proposed solution of compulsory mathematics to age 18 may miss the mark. Commentator Simon Jenkins argues that preparing young people for adult life requires practical knowledge of taxes, pensions, and mental health, not just numeracy. The debate comes amid rising concerns about youth employment, with recent reports highlighting that one million 16 to 24-year-olds are currently not in education, employment or training.