Teachers are fearful that an increasing number of their pupils will go hungry this Christmas according to a poll by the Nation Education Union. 63% of respondents said they were worried more children than last year will go hungry over the festive period and 59% said they thought more children would go without warm clothing. Read more in School Week
Lord Justice Cobb appointed President of the Family Division.
On 23rd April 2026, The Rt Hon Lord Justice Cobb was announced as President of the Family Division, Head of Family Justice, President of the
Adoption orders are final, Supreme Court finds
The courts have no jurisdiction to set aside a validly made adoption order other than through an appeal, the Supreme Court has found. Read the
Maths pupils ‘make slower progress in mixed ability classes’
Pupils in mixed-ability classes make slower progress in maths compared to those grouped by attainment, a new report suggests. Using sets for maths also did not “significantly