Houses of Parliament.

The Houses of Parliament have launched their Speech, Language and Communications Alliance to foster better support for children and young people with speech, language, and communication challenges in the UK.

Poll findings reveal more than half of primary teachers agree that perceptions of having a ‘natural talent’ for maths prevents students from achieving their potential in the subject.

Little boy reading in a library.

A £2 million investment in raising standards in reading and writing is set to benefit thousands of pupils across England, following a speech education secretary Bridget Phillipson to the Centre of Social Justice on Monday 3rd February that outlined the success of phonics and the wish to build on that development.

Graduate cap and Scottish flag.

The Scottish government has introduced the Tertiary Education and Training Bill into parliament to be scrutinised over this year.

Sad boy looks out of window.

The Centre for Mental Health have launched their Future Minds campaign following their new research that estimates that the long-term impact of the childhood mental health crisis is costing the UK over £1 trillion in lifetime lost earnings.

Child dressed as doctor.

Public Health Wales are asking for views on their new set of standards for a holistic approach to health and wellbeing in schools across Wales, as they are now in the final phase of engagement.

A row of primary school children doing work.

The education secretary has announced her plans for the future of schools in the UK in a speech at the Centre for Social Justice.

Schoolboy in tie writing at a desk

Ofsted has launched its annual point-in-time outline surveys for several social care providers. 

Primary school children run across a field.

Following a large-scale review of the education inspection framework (EIF) and the Big Listen to hear more from children, parents, and providers, Ofsted has published the findings from the EIF review, which investigated whether inspections were being carried out as intended.

Young boy with magnifying glass

Ofsted have launched a consultation to ask parents, carers, professionals, and learners, on how best to inspect and report on education providers.

Children sit an exam in an exam hall.

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) will fine exam board Pearson £250,000 for breaking rules designed to protect students and exam integrity.

Young children writing at school.

A new survey by Kindred Squared has revealed insights into school readiness, with 90 per cent of parents in 2024 believing that their child is ready for school, even though teachers say a third of children are not.

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