A new report by the Sutton Trust reveals that there is a “big mismatch” between pupil take-up of extra-curricular activities such as debating and volunteering in secondary schools.
The names of 32 academy leaders elected to help shape the future of schools in their local areas, have been announced by the Department for Education (DfE).
In light of World Mental Health Day, children’s commissioner Anne Longfield has published a report looking at the support available to young people with mental health problems.
According to research conducted by the new charity, IPPR, excluded children are the most vulnerable and are twice as likely to be in the care of the state.
Education secretary Justine Greening has launched plans to raise education standards and “broaden the horizons” of young people in areas struggling with social mobility.