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Government apology for historic forced adoption practices: what it means and where to get support

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Today the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, apologised in Parliament on behalf of the UK government for forced adoption practices in England and the decades of harm this caused. If you were affected by forced adoption practices in England particularly between …

Teacher pay: everything you need to know about the latest multi- year pay award 

Teacher Pay: Everything you need to know about the latest pay award

Here’s everything you need to know about teacher pay.   The School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) is an independent group that makes recommendations on the pay of teachers and leaders in maintained schools in England and reports to the Secretary of …

How we are helping kids stay active at school

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Physical education (PE) and school sport play a huge role in supporting the healthy development of children and young people – improving their physical and mental health, supporting confidence and resilience, and building social skills.    But evidence shows less than half of young people get the 60 minutes of …

Phase 2 of the school-based nursery programme: Everything you need to know 

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Primary schools can now apply for the first phase of funding, with up to £150,000 of £15 million available to support up to 300 new or expanded nurseries to be open by September 2025.  But what are school-based nurseries and who will benefit? Here’s everything you need to know.

Social Work Week 2024: How to qualify as a child and family social worker for free

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Social workers play a crucial role and provide essential support to children and families facing a wide range of challenges, from poverty and mental health issues to domestic abuse and dealing with disabilities.  There are several fully-funded entry routes into …