Face masks are to be made mandatory in schools and colleges in England for pupils in years 7 and above, the Department for Education has said.
Under the new guidance, all staff, visitors and pupils are “strongly advised” to wear a face covering, unless exempt.
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20% increase in ‘draconian’ Deprivation of Liberty orders over the last 12 months
Deprivation of Liberty orders vastly outnumber applications to place children in registered secure accommodation as a severe shortage of secure children’s homes bites say The
More school-starters missing key skills, teachers say
Schools are “picking up the pieces” as more children start reception without key skills such as speaking in full sentences or using the toilet independently,
Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund to continue into 2026/2027
On 4th September 2025, the Minister for Children and Families, Janet Daby MP issued a statement confirming continuation of the funding into the next financial year
