Children’s Commissioner for England calls on Government to make early years central to Covid...

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, is today publishing a report looking at the provision of early years services for children across the...

Coppice Primary School awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag certificate

Oldham-based Coppice Primary School has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Certification having demonstrated its commitment to encouraging good environmental behaviour amongst pupils and...

Teachers rejects plans for extending school days for pandemic catch up

98 per cent of teachers do not believe extended school days or changing term lengths are worth considering at this time, and think that...

New apprenticeship scheme offers opportunities in key Manchester construction projects

A new apprenticeship scheme launching today will give Manchester residents the chance to launch careers in construction – while working on some of...

Deaf children in the North West fall almost an entire grade behind at GCSE

Deaf children in the North West are falling almost an entire grade behind their hearing classmates at GCSE, according to new analysis by the...

School children and their families to be able to get tested if they develop...

The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has fronted today’s Downing Street Daily Press Conference as arguments rage over whether schools should start to go back...

New analysis shows “staggering” increase in persistent school absence among pupils

New analysis shows the “staggering” increase in persistent absence from schools across the country following the coronavirus pandemic. The research shows absenteeism has become widespread...

‘Action needed now to support childminders and nurseries say Labour group

The Department for Education has published research which shows that childcare providers are struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis and one...

Children’s library refurb planned at Manchester’s Central Library

Plans for the refurbishment are currently being finalised, with potential features including quiet space, a high-backed story-telling chair and “cosy corner”, where children and...

Teachers announce two more strike days for the beginning of July

The National Executive of the National Education Union has agreed two further days of strike action this term. The days of action will be...