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Minister offers blueprint for Britain

Published
24 January 2025
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Society & Politics

Government minister Torsten Bell MP delivered a blueprint for a better Britain in a speech at the University of Leeds.

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Criminal exploitation risk for thousands of children

Published
11 December 2024
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Society & Politics
Health
Research

Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.

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New school starters not ready for learning

Published
4 October 2024
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Society & Politics
Health
Research

A third of children starting reception class in England are not ready for school, with long term consequences, new research has shown.

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Summer riots 'show consequences of dangerous fake news'

Published
4 September 2024
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Business & Economy
Society & Politics

Children need to be ‘vaccinated’ against fake news and dangerous disinformation, academics have warned, and digital education must improve to ensure they don't fall prey to 'nefarious actors' online.

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Early childhood problems linked to school absenteeism

Published
26 June 2024
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Society & Politics

Children who are not considered “school ready” are more than twice as likely to become persistently absent at some point in their education, according to a new study led by the University of Leeds.

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‘Urgent’ need to boost school-based support for families

Published
15 May 2024
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Health
Society & Politics
Research

A report co-led by the University of Leeds calls for joined up support around schools and nurseries to reduce absences, tackle the impact of poverty and boost children’s readiness for the day.