Ofsted wields great power in school choices, research finds
Ofsted reports are an influential factor parents consider when choosing a primary school, with families abandoning schools after poor reports,...
Family & Education
First UK specific ADHD toolkit now available to primary schools
A new ADHD toolkit from the University of Exeter is the first of its kind designed specifically to be used...
New funding to evaluate University of Exeter work to reduce NEET numbers in the South West
Experts will evaluate the impact of University of Exeter work to help children not in school to take GCSE exams....
SEN parents face “lonely and uncertain journey” accessing childcare, study warns
Parents of young children with special educational needs and disabilities can face a “lonely and uncertain journey” trying to find...
Kids face a cliff edge in independence which can impact mental health
As thousands of children start secondary school experts have called for children to be given more opportunities for independence before...
GCSE success for teenagers taking part in pioneering university and college project to reduce South West “NEET” numbers
Teenagers who took part in a pioneering project led by educational experts to tackle the South West’s “NEET” crisis are...
Outdoor Play Research Centre launches at Exeter with landmark study into children’s play
The new Outdoor Play Research Centre has launched at the University of Exeter with a landmark study into children’s play...
Incorrect application of divorce law is leading to discrimination against women – research warns
Laws intended to ensure the fair sharing of finances following divorce are not being correctly applied, new research warns. A...
New resources to support the teaching of creativity in schools
New resources will help school staff carry out research so they can develop their own skills in teaching for creativity....