New analysis shows “staggering” increase in persistent school absence among pupils
New analysis shows the “staggering” increase in persistent absence from schools across the country following the coronavirus pandemic. The research...
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1989 babies almost three times more likely to have a degree compared to those born in 1958, analysis shows
Children born to non-graduate parents in 1989 were almost three times more likely to get a degree compared to those...
Women’s geographic access to fertility treatment “significantly higher” in the richest parts of Britain, analysis shows
Geographic access to IVF and other fertility services is significantly higher in the richest parts of Britain, a new study...
Care leavers face ‘acute challenges’ in transition to adulthood, analysis shows
Care leavers in England are over ten times more likely than their peers to not be working or studying in...
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...
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,...