Today, Ofsted publishes two reports which highlight the vulnerability of teenagers in the child protection system. One describes the success that some local authorities have had in improving outcomes for these young people, by supporting them to remain living successfully at home rather than bringing them into care. The other highlights key practice issues in the protection of young people as well as babies under one, who remain one of most vulnerable groups of all

This autumn, Ofsted will trial some unannounced monitoring visits of satisfactory schools where behaviour is a weakness (July 14th)

A grocery shopping service for older and disabled people is to receive Scottish Government funding, Minister Stewart Stevenson, has announced

The Government and the Church of England have published 'Churches and Faith Buildings: Realising the Potential', to help churches and other and faith groups find resources to make their buildings more sustainable by enhancing the facilities and services they offer to local communities

'This new partnership will help to change the lives of hundreds of young Londoners.'

The drop of 14.4% in UCAS applications for higher education since 2011, from those aged 25 and over, is more than double the average overall drop of 6.4%

A report published today by Ofsted has found that achievement in information, communication and technology (ICT) was inadequate in almost a fifth of the secondary schools visited

Sharon Hodgson MP, Labour's Shadow Children's and Families Minister, has published new research that shows that 47 Sure Start Children’s Centres have either closed or been earmarked for closure within the next year, and an overwhelming majority of councils have cut their funding for the service

Skills Minister John Hayes today unveils an upgraded and improved standard to underpin the new National Careers Service. The Matrix Standard will promote effective delivery of information, advice and guidance to millions of people through the new National Careers Service, which launches next April

All teachers will be expected to meet new standards of competence and conduct from September 2012, following an independent review of the skills that teachers should possess. They are a key part of the Government’s ambition to ensure the status and quality of the teaching profession continues to rise (July 14th)