Major education reforms in England unveiled – here’s what the experts think
The government’s policy promises partnership between families and schools.
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World Education Forum declares: ‘no target met unless met for all’
The UN’s ambitious education program must be extended to the most marginalised and disadvantaged.
Northern Ireland’s stellar exam results mask underlying gap between rich and poor
As students across the UK and Ireland consider their next steps following publication of this year’s exam results, news outlets have been quick to produce whimsical comparisons to determine the top performing…
How do children decide what’s fair?
Children have their own idea of justice, which develops fairly early. So, what’s fair sharing for children? What do they think about rewards and what is their idea of fair punishment?
Why national fertility campaigns are unlikely to make people have more children
Italy is the latest in a line of countries with ageing populations trying to boost proceation through a ‘fertility day’.
England win Euro 2022: how women’s football beat the sceptics to breathe new life into the game
Women’s football is winning hearts and minds in Britain. But there’s still a lot of work to do to overcome ingrained male prejudice.
Dyspraxia is more than just “clumsy child syndrome” – it can cause emotional distress and anxiety throughout life
Developmental coordination disorder has only recently been recognised for what it is.
Refusal to give MP maternity cover is a missed opportunity for more equitable parliament
Labour MP Stella Creasy’s battle over maternity pay shows the need for gender-sensitive parliaments.
Discovered: the earliest known common genetic condition in human evolution
Teeth covered in pits were common in the 2m-year-old species Paranthropus robustus.
Pfizer jab approved for children, but first other people need to be vaccinated
Many developed countries have approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine in children as young as 12, even though they are a low-risk group.