A Million Pound Problem: The Unseen Cost of School Absence Fines An inquiry via the Freedom of Information Act has uncovered a staggering financial toll on parents in a single English county. The Derbyshire County Council collected almost one million pounds from financial penalties for unapproved student non-attendance. The sanctions were applied across a three-year…
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A Seat at the Table: Labour's Billion-Pound Plan to Feed England's Poorest Children The government has declared a landmark broadening of complimentary school lunches within England. This major policy alteration will provide a lifeline to many thousands of households struggling with financial pressures. Starting in September 2026, any youngster in a home that gets Universal…
Childcare in Crisis: England Grapples with Soaring Costs, Scarcity, and a System Under Strain A bold pledge to revolutionise England's early learning provision, making it comparable to the world's best, now faces a complex reality. Two years after the initial promise, the implementation of increased "no-cost periods" is progressing, but parents, providers, and experts voice…
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