Speech and Language UK and the Centre for Mental Health are calling for urgent policy and practice reforms to support the record-high two million children in the UK who have speech and language challenges.

A new report has found a number of blockers preventing practical science lessons being delivered to school children, with the number one issue being the demands of the curriculum.

Secondary school pupils

New research by The Sutton Trust has revealed that disadvantaged children from London have much greater opportunities, with 20 constituencies with the highest ranking for opportunity being in London.

School children sat in a row

As part of the government’s pledge that all school pupils will have access to mental health support by 2029-30, recent steps will mean that 900,000 pupils are to benefit from mental health support in school this year. 

School building exterior

The government has allocated more than £630 million to public buildings to upgrade their energy measures, such as heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and double glazing.

Children stretching during PE lesson

More than 240,000 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are set to benefit from a national programme to improve access to PE and school sports, which has been backed by £300,000 for the first year.

Parents evening

A recent TeacherTapp survey found that only half of parents attended parents evening appointments at secondary schools, while a much higher percentage attend for primary schools.

Piggy bank with money

Headteachers in Scotland, following over £1 billion investment from the government, say that the attainment of their pupils that are experiencing poverty has improved. 

Sad teacher

New research has found that one in four (28 per cent) school leaders and headteachers across England are planning to leave their roles, with 23 per cent attributing this to stress and poor mental health.

Adults in a classroom

The Welsh government is to increase the funding for the Flexible Skills Programme from £1.3 million a year to over £7.5 million, with support available for employees to access upskilling or re-skilling training courses.

New data has found that Childline delivered 2,895 counselling sessions for anger issues, online and over the phone over the last year, which is a six per cent increase on the previous 12 months.

Young children colouring

Working parents of children who will be nine months old before 1st September across England are now able to apply for 30 hours of funded childcare starting in September.

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