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Ofqual has published revised statistics on access arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels, alongside new research into the role of time pressure in assessment. 

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The announcement follows an earlier pledge of £10 million in funding to provide every primary school in England with a library by 2029.

The Diets Toolkit recommends that governments introduce more plant-based options in schools, alongside hospitals and other public institutions,

New data from The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) finds that around two-thirds of businesses believe a two-week block of work experience is too time-consuming and offers too little benefit.   

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The Youth Sport Trust has launched its latest Class of 2035 Report, warning that unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity among children, this generation will face poorer health and outcomes.

The Education Committee has launched a new inquiry to understand how reading can be nurtured, and what its benefits are, amid a decline in the number of children reading for pleasure.

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The framework provides a practical guide to integrating education and health for better outcomes for children and young people.

Parents will be able to get Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks when hiring private tutors, carers and therapists, among others. 

The government is funding research into developing smarter data tools to help identify children with special educational needs sooner.

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The programme prioritises schools with the highest proportion of pupils on free school meals to ensure the benefits are felt where it is most needed.  

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Skills England has announced that development of the second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway and has published guidance to steer the process 

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Education Support, the charity dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff, has released its ninth Teacher Wellbeing Index.

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