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Strengthen oversight of sixth form expansion, report urges DfE

Researchers also call for council powers to tackle 'cold spots' in post-16 provision The post Strengthen oversight of sixth form expansion, report urges DfE first appeared on Schools Week.

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Education May 12, 2026

SEND reforms will target ‘shameful’ transitions into FE

Ministers are eyeing tougher checks on schools’ handovers to colleges, but no promise of transport cash The post SEND reforms will target ‘shameful’ transitions into FE first appeared on FE Week.

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Early Years May 12, 2026

Room for 'significant improvement' for child wellbeing in UK as country is ranked 24th out of 37 countries

The UK’s child wellbeing ranking has improved in six years, however there continues to be room for ‘significant’ improvement, according to UNICEF which calls on the UK Government to take action from children’s earliest years.

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Strengthen oversight of sixth form expansion, report urges DfE

Researchers also call for council powers to tackle 'cold spots' in post-16 provision The post Strengthen oversight of sixth form expansion, report urges DfE first appeared on Schools Week.

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SEND reforms will target ‘shameful’ transitions into FE

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Room for 'significant improvement' for child wellbeing in UK as country is ranked 24th out of 37 countries

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Early Years May 12, 2026

Dr Sally Payne: Why the early years can’t afford to wait for occupational therapy

Dr Sally Payne, professional advisor for children, young people and families at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists who work with children are increasingly sounding the alarm: delays in accessing occupational therapy support are harming children and families and the impact is felt most acut...

Early Years May 12, 2026

Reform childminder funding for three-and four-year-olds to boost recruitment, Coram Pacey says

A childminder-specific approach to funding for three-and four-year-olds in England is needed to reverse the decline in childminders, according to campaigners.

Early Years May 12, 2026

Kids Planet expands internationally with acquisition in Ireland

Kids Planet Day Nurseries, the second largest childcare provider in the UK, has expanded internationally, acquiring Irish nursery group Tigers Childcare.

Education May 12, 2026

WorldSkills UK chief to lead City & Guilds Foundation

Ben Blackledge will remain in post to oversee Team UK's performance at the upcoming WorldSkills competition in Shanghai whilst taking up his new role at the vocational qualifications foundation. The appointment unites two major organisations in the further education and skills landscape.

Education May 12, 2026

Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations

Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition feesUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesSignificant gaps remain in negotiations on the reset in relations between the UK and the EU despite Keir Starmer’s latest pled...

Safeguarding May 12, 2026

Babies Under One Account for Third of Serious Safeguarding Incidents

Babies under the age of one remain the most vulnerable age group, accounting for a third of all serious safeguarding incidents between 2024 and 2025, according to a new report. The findings underscore the critical need for robust early intervention and multi-agency vigilance during the earliest months of life.

Education May 12, 2026

Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs

An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.

Education May 12, 2026

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

Policy May 11, 2026

Report Urges Devolution of Powers to Mend Fragmented Post-16 System

A new report has highlighted the fragmented nature of England's post-16 education landscape and called for greater local government powers to create cohesive skills provision. The findings suggest that devolving decision-making could help streamline pathways from further education into employment for young people across different regions.

Education May 11, 2026

Birmingham City University urged not to axe Black studies MA

More than 100 figures sign open letter criticising closure, just months after MA was launchedMore than 100 academics, writers and activists from around the world have signed an open letter condemning plans to close an MA in Black studies and global justice at Birmingham City University (BCU), just m...

Education May 11, 2026

Ministers scrap physics and languages bursaries for foreign trainees

Experts warn this is 'not a time for scaling back' recruitment tactics, and criticise surprise mid-year change The post Ministers scrap physics and languages bursaries for foreign trainees first appeared on Schools Week.

Education May 11, 2026

Teaching assistant who spat at pupil is jailed for child cruelty

Danuska Pullia, of Iwade, in Kent, was sentenced to four years in prison for four counts of child cruelty at Maidstone Crown Court

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