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Quarter of Eligible Families Missing Out on Healthy Start Nutrition Scheme

Nearly one in four mothers eligible for the Government's Healthy Start scheme are not registered to receive support, according to a major infant feeding survey. The findings highlight significant gaps in take-up of the programme, which provides vouchers for milk, formula, fruit and vegetables to support healthy nutrition in the crucial first years of life.

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Education Secretary Questioned by MPs on SEND Reforms and Teacher Recruitment
SEND Jun 17, 2026

Education Secretary Questioned by MPs on SEND Reforms and Teacher Recruitment

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is appearing before the House of Commons Education Select Committee to answer questions on the SEND system, teacher recruitment challenges, and proposed curriculum reforms. The session provides crucial insights for local government cabinet members on upcoming national policy direction and priorities.

Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans
Education Jun 17, 2026

Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans

Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studyingUniversity students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in effect bar thousands of young people from higher education.Under...

Proposed GCSE requirement for student loans threatens university access and finances
Policy Jun 17, 2026

Proposed GCSE requirement for student loans threatens university access and finances

Proposals to require GCSE passes for student loan eligibility could exclude approximately 30,000 prospective students annually whilst costing English universities at least £200 million per year. The policy threatens to undermine access to higher education for disadvantaged learners whilst exacerbating the financial instability already facing institutions.

Italia Conti: How stage school culture is evolving for modern students
Education Jun 17, 2026

Italia Conti: How stage school culture is evolving for modern students

As Italia Conti celebrates 115 years, the renowned performing arts school has moved away from its harsh historical reputation towards a more supportive, holistic environment. The presence of a food bank on site highlights the financial pressures facing post-16 students, even at prestigious vocational institutions.

The Invisible Pupils: How Poverty Shapes Educational Outcomes
Education Jun 17, 2026

The Invisible Pupils: How Poverty Shapes Educational Outcomes

Sustained poverty leaves a cumulative mark on children's educational attainment, effectively rendering England's most disadvantaged pupils invisible within the system. This analysis explores how economic disadvantage creates persistent barriers to learning and examines what local authorities can do to ensure every child is seen, supported and able to thrive.

Mental health teams face 'moral dilemma' as schools struggle with 'missing middle'
Schools Jun 16, 2026

Mental health teams face 'moral dilemma' as schools struggle with 'missing middle'

Mental health professionals are being forced into "moral dilemmas" when deciding which children receive support amid growing demand and constrained resources. Schools are increasingly placed in an "insidious" position, struggling to help the "missing middle" of pupils whose needs are too complex for universal provision but do not meet thresholds for specialist services.

Some college, no degree: the Americans who find it impossible to graduate
Education Jun 16, 2026

Some college, no degree: the Americans who find it impossible to graduate

They all begin college with hope, and leave without the credential they believed would shape the rest of their lives due to financial instability, family, illnessStory and photographs by Rachel BujalskiEveryone knows the feeling of leaving something unfinished.A half-written novel. A business idea s...