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Becky, 12, tried to kill herself. The care she received? Eight weeks in solitary

Children with serious mental illnesses are being locked up in a modern bedlam

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023

More children than ever are being home-schooled in England, data shows

Ministers want to identify those at risk of missing out on education, especially if they are of compulsory school age

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

Bristol City Council SEND U-turn sees funding restored to parent carer forum

Local authority blocked government money to the charity at the height of the SEND parents 'spying' scandal last year

Bristol Post · May 16, 2023

Nottingham City Council gets £500,000 to improve 'inadequate' children's services

A report by Ofsted found too many children were being left with 'insufficient protection'

Nottingham Post · May 11, 2023

Majority of schools in England closed to some pupils during teacher strikes

Pupils and parents faced disruption as National Education Union members walked out in a pay dispute.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Mum and dad fume after £500 fine for taking kids out of school to go to Florida - twice

Paul Benson and wife Jessica said 'you should be entitled to take a family holiday when you want without being fined'

Nottingham Post · May 2, 2023

Wildflower seeds for primary schools to mark coronation

It is hoped that by planting wildflowers children may learn about nature and boost the biodiversity of their school grounds.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Gender identity guidance should be made ‘more inclusive’ to pupils – union

The current Government guidance is presenting ‘barriers’ for schools who want to talk about gender identity with students, headteachers were told.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

Don’t talk to pupils about misogynist Andrew Tate, government urges teachers in England

Advice comes despite charity’s warning that social media figure is fuelling shocking growth of misogyny in schools

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023

Union to debate making gender identity guidance ‘more inclusive’ in schools

Parents have contacted schools to say they want to withdraw their children from lessons on the topic due to the guidance, an assistant head has said.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023