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Recognising and mitigating early signs of mental health issues

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The two new DfE guides better reflect the system we have and won’t add to governors’ workloads

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Five policies to restart the virtuous cycle between educational outcomes and economic prosperity

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Five recommendations to make the ECF truly sustainable

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Opinion: Curriculum

Improving the art educational journey matters for all students

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Work experience must change to reflect a new world of work

The biggest research ever undertaken in England shows employers and young people alike need a different approach

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