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Best Start Family Hubs: what parents need to know
Best Start Family Hubs: what parents need to know
Getting the best start in life shouldn't depend on postcode. That's why we are rolling out Best Start Family Hubs across the country.  These hubs are part of a wider Best Start in Life strategy, backed by over £900 million over the next …
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Eating well at school plays an important role in children’s health, wellbeing and ability to learn. That’s why the government is consulting on plans to update the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade, with a …
Screens are part of everyday life for young families. With 98% of two-year-olds watching screens daily, avoiding them altogether isn't realistic — but managing them well can make a difference to how young children grow and develop. Here's what you need to know about the government's new free guidance for parents.
SATs help to measure how your child is doing at the end of primary school and make sure they get the right support as they move into secondary school. Here's everything you need to know.
Families across the country are feeling the pressure of rising costs. From making sure children have access to nutritious meals to helping with the cost of school essentials, here are five things that we are doing to pull over half a million children out of poverty.
We’re transforming post-16 education so every young person can gain the knowledge and skills they need to get a good job, go on to university, or achieve other ambitions.  From 2027, new V levels will be introduced to provide clarity to young people on their post-16 learning options.   These …
On March 2, Year 6 pupils across the country found out which secondary school has offered them a place for September 2026.   The vast majority of pupils have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools – most their top …
Changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system have been announced, as part of the schools white paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving.
Vaccines for students: how to get up to date Research shows that around 1 in 8 new students starting  university or college this year are unprotected against 4 deadly types of meningitis capable of causing serious health complications. It’s really important …
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and for some people can cause serious problems. Cases of the virus are rising across England, including among children.  There’s no specific medical treatment for measles, so it’s important to get vaccinated …
This blog has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chickenpox) (MMRV) vaccine into the routine childhood immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026. Eligibility for the MMRV vaccine is dependent on your child’s age. …
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