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24/09/2024: Non-specialist mental health support for young people in England
This new report published by the Education Policy Institute, commissioned by The Prudence Trust and in partnership with Youth Access, finds significant gaps in early mental health support for young people across England – and a rise in the number of young people reaching a crisis point.
(Source: Education Policy Institute)
23/09/2024: Private school VAT hike ‘unfair’ for SEND pupils
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) might lose their extra support at private schools once a 20% VAT is introduced.
23/09/2024: Only 3% of UK 12-year-olds don’t have a smartphone. Here is how four of them feel about it
There has been a huge wave of parental concern about smartphones this year. So do kids without them feel deprived – or more alive?
20/09/2024: Twin study of fussy eaters reveals new clues
Parents are not to blame for “fussy eating”, researchers say, as a large study suggests fussy eating tendencies are mostly down to genetics rather than parenting styles.
20/09/2024: Fire service seeks views on new working with young people qualification
A consultation has been launched around the creation of a qualification designed to better equip fire and rescue service personnel to work with children and young people.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
19/09/2024: New measures set out to combat violence against women and girls
Home Secretary to spearhead a cross-government approach to tackling violence against women and girls, part of the wider mission to take back our streets.
18/09/2024: Student finance: When are UK student loans written off?
Thousands of students across the UK are heading to university this month, with many universities holding their Freshers’ Week celebrations this weekend.
17/09/2024: Unlawful care homes ‘profiteer’ from at-risk kids
Unlawful children’s homes are demanding up to £20,000 a week per child and failing to keep vulnerable young people safe, the Family Court has heard.
17/09/2024: Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts
Instagram is overhauling the way it works for teenagers, promising more “built-in protections” for young people and added controls and reassurance for parents.
17/09/2024: ‘Unmanageable’ workloads risk educational psychologist shortage, survey reveals
More than half of educational psychologists say they feel unable to support children and young people due to high workloads, leading to more than a quarter of those in the role considering leaving the sector, a new workforce survey shows.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
16/09/2024: School says mobile phone ban helping social skills
The head teacher of a school in Devon that banned the use of mobile phones five years ago says teachers have noticed improvements in school work and social activity.
16/09/2024: Further cuts to council funding would be ‘disastrous’ for struggling children’s services, leaders warn government
Council leaders are warning the government that making any further cuts to council funding in next month’s autumn statement could be ‘disastrous’ for local authorities struggling to afford support for children with increasingly complex needs.