How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families
Education & Family 2025-12-05 10:00
The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society
Government pledges end to children living in B&Bs
Education & Family 2025-12-05 07:00
The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.
Former school could become campus for Send pupils
Education & Family 2025-12-05 03:00
The council says repurposing an old school will "create urgently needed places locally".
'My son is asking when his school will open again'
Education & Family 2025-12-05 03:00
More than 200 pupils of Nazareth House primary school in Derry are at home for a second day because of concerns over the building's roof.
Cost of unregistered children's care homes a 'national scandal' - Ofsted
Education & Family 2025-12-03 02:00
The Children's Homes Association says there is no clear national plan and government must 'fix the system'.
'Predatory' head teacher struck off after exposing himself in school
Education & Family 2025-12-01 19:00
James 'Jamie' Richards left several staff traumatised and was described as "predatory" by a panel.
School to start swimming lessons in memory of teen
Education & Family 2025-12-01 19:00
After the death of former pupil Jack Lloyd, a primary will train children in a portable pool.
'We need to teach children about personal finance'
Education & Family 2025-12-01 19:00
Headteachers in the south welcome moves to introduce financial literacy to the national curriculum.
Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
Education & Family 2025-11-28 18:00
Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.
Ban harmful content from social media instead of us, say Australian teens
Education & Family 2025-11-28 00:00
From 10 December, social media firms must ensure Australians aged under 16 cannot have accounts.
