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12 July 2026
A new analysis from FFT Education Datalab highlights persistent gaps in reading fluency for White disadvantaged pupils throughout primary school, reinforcing a key recommendation from this week’s Inquiry into White…
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Evidence gathered through this Inquiry points to a challenge that is deeply systemic and deeply entrenched. The recommendations set out in this report therefore reflect the scale of that challenge.…
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Disadvantaged schools are being most affected by dramatically falling pupil numbers at primary level, an analysis has revealed. Primary pupil numbers have fallen by 5% since their peak in 2018/19…
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Guidance for schools and local authorities about providing school meals including information on free school meal eligibility. Updated guidance on free school meals with added additional information on evidence of…
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In this episode, three schools talk about their work to support Pupil Premium and disadvantaged pupils and the impact of the cost of living crisis, offering tips, advice and examples…
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Scaffolding from the Research Schools Network Clips from the Classroom series focuses on how structured support can help pupils succeed — and how that support is gradually withdrawn.5‑a-day: using visual,…
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An upgraded national free school meals eligibility checker has been launched by edtech charity LGfL to help identify children in England who are missing out on support. The free tool…
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Families could see up to £1000 a year back in their pockets as measures to expand free school meals, roll out free breakfast clubs, and cut the cost of school uniform becomes law in the…
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In this podcast episode, 3 NSPCC colleagues discuss their work on the Emotional resilience programme. The episode covers: what emotional resilience is and why it is important how the programme…
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Many students' educational experiences have shaped how they see themselves, others, and the world around them. For some students, including those who are care-experienced, estranged, young carers, or who have…
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Children in care are among the most vulnerable in our society. Too often they face significant challenges that can make success harder to achieve. Yet we also know how transformative the right support can…
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A new Ofsted report, published 12th March 2026, describes the challenges some schools and colleges face in supporting children in care to reach their potential, due to inconsistencies in local…
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