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Voucher scheme provides families with up to £500 to put towards mediation

The last few weeks before the summer holidays can be an exciting time for school children, with many events such as graduation, sports day, school transition days and award presentations planned to mark the end of another academic year and the start of a new journey.

However, it can also be a difficult...

Cost of private education rises 5.6% with average parents increasingly priced out:

· Typical annual boarding school fee for a secondary school pupil rises 5.2% to hit £39,006 while the average annual day school fee up 5.8% to £16,656

· With further fee hikes expected, parents set on a private education must either be ultra-wealthy, have a sound financial plan or have generous...

Successful attendance programmes expanded by Government to get more children into school.

New plans to support pupils to drive up attendance rates in schools to improve pupils’ attainment and welfare have been announced by the Government today.

These plans include the expansion of the successful sector-led Attendance Hubs programme with nine new lead hub schools, alongside the...

Government announces £15 million to help young people in disadvantaged areas to learn outside and experience nature

• £15 million to help young people in deprived and nature-depleted areas learn outside
• Funding will also allow schools, colleges and nurseries to improve biodiversity on their sites
• New virtual ‘National Education Nature Park’ will help children and
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To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds, inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature.

To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds that will empower children across the country to discover the joys of nature.

The government-funded project was inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature...

State schools to receive extra cash in May following additional £2 billion investment

Every state school in England is to receive a cash boost, as primary and secondary schools are allocated extra funding for the next academic year.

The additional cash is part of a £2 billion injection of new funding for schools – being made in both this year and next year – topping up budgets to...

If your child is settling into year 5, as a parent it is time to start thinking about their secondary education.

If you are considering grammar schools or selective independent schools, your child will most likely need to take an entrance exam in autumn 2023 to be eligible for a place.

Known as the 11 plus exam, it is designed to be challenging, identifying pupils whose academic...

Clock up the miles this Easter, and into the Summer term, in Schoolreaders Race for Reading and you will help more children leave primary school able to read well.

The 80-day virtual Around the World challenge runs until June 19th 2023. Set your distance, go it alone or with friends, family, your sports’ club or book group, and commit to walk, run, cycle, swim or even walk a dog to...

NSPCC is calling for volunteers to join its Schools Service and help children understand how to spot and speak out about abuse

It’s estimated that in the average UK primary school class, at least two children have suffered abuse or neglect.

The NSPCC in the South West is calling for volunteers to join its Schools Service and visit primary schools to help children understand how to...

• TalkTalk launches new school trip initiative with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland at Edinburgh Zoo
• Focused on supporting schools where the cost of travel would be a barrier, the pilot project aims to reduce the financial strain on parents and schools
• The bursary scheme comes as TalkTalk rolls out great value full fibre across Edinburgh

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