OfS calls for improved support for students who’ve been in care
A guarantee of year-round accommodation, tailored pastoral support and admissions which take into account applicants’ experiences are among the steps that universities and colleges could put in place to help improve support for students who have been in care..
Friday, 9 April 2021 00:01
Kate Green responds to the NEU's State of Education survey on mental health issues among children and young people
Kate Green MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, responding to the National Education Union’s State of Education survey...
Friday, 9 April 2021 00:01
£280m capital funding boost for children and young people with SEND
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or requiring alternative provision in England will benefit from a £280 million investment, the government has announced today...
Friday, 9 April 2021 00:01
COVID-19 vaccines have prevented 10,400 deaths in older adults, says PHE
Public Health England (PHE) analysis indicates that the COVID-19 vaccination programme prevented 10,400 deaths in those aged 60 and older...
Thursday, 8 April 2021 22:53
Cost of crime soars under the Conservatives, reveals new Labour analysis
New analysis by the Labour Party has revealed how British taxpayers have been left counting the cost of the Conservatives’ failure on crime...
Thursday, 8 April 2021 22:30
International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact: Tackling modern slavery through the aid programme
The International Development Sub-Committee on the work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) will be holding an evidence session on ICAI’s review on the UK’s approach to tackling modern slavery through aid programmes...
Thursday, 8 April 2021 16:25
Coronavirus (COVID-19): grassroots sports guidance for the public and sport providers (update)
This guidance sets out information for the public and sport providers on how to participate in grassroots sport and physical activity during COVID restrictions...
Thursday, 8 April 2021 16:13
NEU conference passes motion on Child Poverty
Commenting on the passing of motion 26 at the National Education Union’s Annual Conference, which is being held virtually, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Thursday, 8 April 2021 14:34
Lisa Nandy responds to the removal of Myanmar’s ex-Ambassador from the UK embassy
Lisa Nandy MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, responding to the removal of Myanmar’s ex-Ambassador from the UK embassy, said...
Thursday, 8 April 2021 14:33
NEU conference passes motion on Combating Climate Breakdown in School and Beyond
Commenting on the passing of motion 25 at the National Education Union’s Annual Conference, which is being held virtually, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Thursday, 8 April 2021 14:32