Number of children with special needs reaches record levels highlighting urgency of SEND reform – LGA
The number of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receiving support from councils has reached a record high, new figures published today reveal...
Thursday, 13 June 2024 11:12
Crime statistics (update)
This series brings together all documents relating to crime statistics...
Thursday, 13 June 2024 09:46
Report from NFER suggests up to seven million workers may lack Essential Employment Skills to do their jobs by 2035
A new study suggests that up to seven million workers in England may lack the Essential Employment Skills (EES)* they need to do their jobs by the year 2035...
Thursday, 13 June 2024 00:01
Recognition in schools vital to help young carers thrive in Wales
Minister for Social Care Dawn Bowden heard from young carers during Carers’ Week about the importance of being identified, as a first step to accessing support in school...
Thursday, 13 June 2024 00:01
ASCL: Class sizes set to rise in nearly three-quarters of schools because of funding crisis
Nearly three-quarters of headteachers say they will have to increase class sizes over the next 12 months because of insufficient funding, according to the results of a survey by the Association of School and College Leaders...
Thursday, 13 June 2024 00:01
“This is a manifesto for wealth creation - that is our number one priority”: Keir Starmer to launch Labour’s manifesto with pledge to kickstart economic growth by reforming Britain’s economy
Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, will today [THURSDAY] launch the Labour Party’s manifesto to change Britain...
Thursday, 13 June 2024 00:01
Guidance published on school attendance in Wales and religious festivals
This document provides overarching guidelines, which head teachers may use in determining whether to grant an authorised absence for learners who practice a faith under the Religion Values & Ethics (RVE) shown in the new curriculum....
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 23:47
UK shows enduring commitment to Ukraine at G7 summit
The Prime Minister will be clear that the UK will lead from the front on supporting international peace and security as he attends the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy against a backdrop of heightened volatility...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 22:33
Bold action for Britain in an uncertain world - Conservatives unveil plans for defence
The Conservatives have unveiled their plan to meet the challenge of a less secure world. This clear plan includes spending a historic 2.5 percent of GDP on defence by 2030, an ambition to become the largest defence exporter...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 22:30
Conservatives challenge Labour to match new Family Business Tax Guarantee
Ahead of the launch of the Labour Party manifesto, the Conservatives are today (13 June) challenging Labour to rule out tax rises on enterprise and jobs, including Capital Gains Tax and Employer National Insurance...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 22:30