The report shows that the benefits of expanding free school meals also includes improved attendance, better pupil outcomes and wider social benefits including reduced inequalities.
The first of findings from a NEU survey have revealed that a third of teachers in private schools have needed to seek additional work to supplement their teacher income.
A national toothbrushing programme is to be rolled out for three to five-year olds in early years settings — including nurseries and primary schools — in the most deprived areas of England.
Research by EngineeringUK and The Royal Society has found young people with special educational needs and disabilities have a higher interest in technology careers than non-SEND pupils.
E.ON has launched its ‘New Energy Academy‘, a free educational programme designed to empower students with the skills and inspiration needed to lead the charge toward a more sustainable future.
The Education Committee has urged the government to use its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to remove the requirement to apply for free school meals for eligible children from low-income families.