Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns
UK families were more likely to report difficulties living together during the coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey, a new...
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Some children act as good friends to their peers who have difficulty speaking, study shows
Children can act as good friends to their peers who struggle with speaking and communicating, a study shows. Language difficulties...
Covid lockdowns may have boosted opportunities for bilingual autistic children’s communication development
Increased time at home due to coronavirus lockdowns may have supported the communication development of bilingual autistic children, a new...
University of Exeter social mobility expert elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
A University of Exeter leading social mobility expert has been honoured for her research to promote access to education. Professor...
School parent plans needed to tackle persistent truancy crisis
Schools should be helped to develop much more effective engagement plans with parents to tackle the national persistent truancy crisis,...
Prestigious prize for University of Exeter educational psychologist
Renowned University of Exeter educational psychologist Dr Andrew Richards has been given a prestigious award for his outstanding contribution to...
New University of Exeter tutoring scheme to boost children’s literacy
A new tutoring scheme for hundreds of children in the South West will help to boost literacy in the region....
New “Citizens Panel” tasked with improving English schools for children with SEN
Children, parents and teachers will take part in an innovative Citizens Panel tasked with improving education for pupils with special...
Reading project which pairs old and young boosts wellbeing among children and the elderly, analysis shows
A reading project which pairs the old and young helps to boost wellbeing among children and the elderly, analysis shows....