Coronavirus: impact of lockdown on girls

Girlguiding UK has released new research looking at how girls and young women aged 4-18 in the UK are coping during the latest national lockdown and with the changes that have occurred in their lives over the past year. Findings from a survey of 1,900 members include:...

Coronavirus: schools reopening

The Scottish Government has published guidance on arrangements for the phased reopening of schools from 22 February 2021. The Welsh Government has announced that children aged three to seven will begin returning to schools in a phased way from 22 February. The...

Pathways to University – The Journey Through Care

The University of Sheffield has published its second findings report following research into the barriers care leavers face in accessing university, and the support that helps them succeed. The ‘Pathways to University – The Journey Through Care: Findings...

Youth Mental Health Ambassador appointed

The Prime Minister has announced the appointment of Dr Alex George as Youth Mental Health Ambassador to advise government and raise the profile of mental health education and wellbeing in schools. Find out more here...