Children’s sector offers steady revenues for buyout firms as cases of autism and other conditions increase
Shutdown marks setback for international education groups looking to expand in China
UK spending watchdog says ministers need a plan to close or shrink classrooms as schools will struggle financially
Government bows to pressure from teachers, parents and the Conservative Party
Government wants healthier menus as 26% of children in England are overweight or living with obesity, according to NHS
As urban housebuilding strategies around the world increasingly push families out, the ‘sidewalk ballet’ — and heart — of community life is under threat
Absenteeism that rose dramatically during Covid-19 has failed to return to pre-pandemic levels. The costs are mounting
Alan Milburn is leading a government inquiry into youth unemployment and inactivity
Sector warns that a failure to increase further education spending will harm government’s homebuilding targets
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says eligibility rules are being examined
Times, taxes and ideas about parenting are changing
Bridget Phillipson unveils plan to improve Send provision, promising more money alongside contentious reforms
Labour government aims to stop parents having to ‘battle’ for support as it bids to avoid backbench revolt over reforms
Their ability to challenge amount of support their child receives will also be curbed as government overhauls system in England
First increase in quarter of a century comes as ministers seek to boost school staff retention rates
Send provision for children in England who receive full package of assistance also to be tightened
Practical skills-based training gets a boost, but management schemes are under threat
Paul Friend’s exit follows FT investigation into offshoot of North London Collegiate School
Martyn Oliver calls for debate on long summer break and whether it is sensible to sit exams during hotter months
Plea illustrates dilemma facing government as it attempts to overhaul increasingly expensive system
Young readers are switching off — it’s time to change the subject
More families focus on securing places at competitive grammar schools
Delaying implementation is seen as a way to avoid a repeat of last year’s backbench rebellion
Announcement follows FT investigation into offshoot of North London Collegiate School
Rising number of five-year-olds in England lack basic skills to be ready for the classroom
