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.

Over 48,500 young people across Wales have been helped through the Young Person’s Guarantee programme since its launch.

Empty classroom

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.

The average pay gap between male and female head teachers in 2023/24 has risen by nearly six per cent compared to 2022/23, now standing at £8,648.

Colourful toothbrushes.

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.

Student in a classroom.

A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has revealed that disadvantaged children may not be benefiting from funding intended for them.

Research for World Book Day reveals that children are much less likely to grow up as readers if their parents don’t read.

A report from the Education Policy Institute finds that there are fewer children registered for FSM than estimated to be in poverty.

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.

Four fifths (80%) of school leaders in Northern Ireland say they have been abused by parents in the past year, a survey by union NAHT NI has revealed.

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.

Dinner lady giving student a school dinner.

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.

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