Inclusive schools see fewer young people drop out and become 'NEET'
More inclusive secondary schools see fewer students dropping out of education and becoming “NEET”, according to new research from Leeds academics.
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UK to rejoin Erasmus+
The government has confirmed that the UK will rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027.
Keeping children away from crime
Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs are not being addressed, according to a new Child of the North report.
Creating future AI leaders
Students on a unique new course will learn sought-after leadership skills in how to responsibly manage Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Post-Covid school attendance crisis hitting disadvantaged children hardest
School attendance across England still hasn’t recovered for many children since the pandemic - and the gap between rich and poor pupils is growing, experts warn.
Accents at work: share your story
UK workers are being asked to share their experiences of how their accents influence life at work, in an anonymous survey as part of University of Leeds research.
Training empowers park staff to tackle harassment
Hundreds of park staff and volunteers across the UK have been trained in how to spot, safely challenge, and prevent harassment or behaviour which could stop women feeling safe in public places.
Festival of languages to celebrate multilingual Leeds
Trying new languages, exploring creative activities and celebrating cultural diversity will be open to all as part of Leeds City of Languages.
'National emergency' over worsening SEND crisis
The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, already known to be in deep trouble, now faces ‘a worsening crisis’ which, say experts, puts the UK on the brink of a national emergency.
Anti-spiking campaign gathers momentum
Young entrepreneurs are lobbying the Government on how to tackle spiking incidents.