Plan to register children not in school takes shape
A new register for children not in school will enhance child protection and education quality, requiring local council permission for home education in certain circumstances.
Minister says no plans' to ban smacking in England despite concerns rising from Sara Sharif trial UK politics live
New legislation aims to tighten checks on home education in England, enhancing children's safety following tragic events.
The proposals come as responses to highlighted gaps in child protection related to home schooling.
Plan to register children not in school takes shape
A new register for children not in school will enhance child protection and education quality, requiring local council permission for home education in certain circumstances.
Minister says no plans' to ban smacking in England despite concerns rising from Sara Sharif trial UK politics live
New legislation aims to tighten checks on home education in England, enhancing children's safety following tragic events.
The proposals come as responses to highlighted gaps in child protection related to home schooling.
MPs urge under-16s UK smartphone ban and statutory ban in schools
MPs recommend banning smartphones for under 16-year-olds and mobile phone use in schools to address screen time impacts on children.
UK parents worried about screens, but children say they now feel safer online
UK parents worry about screen time's impact on their children's health and sleep, while children feel more confident and safer online. The report highlights concerns about children being messaged by strangers online, especially girls. Parents are spending more time on their devices, leading to less family time.
MPs urge under-16s UK smartphone ban and statutory ban in schools
MPs recommend banning smartphones for under 16-year-olds and mobile phone use in schools to address screen time impacts on children.
UK parents worried about screens, but children say they now feel safer online
UK parents worry about screen time's impact on their children's health and sleep, while children feel more confident and safer online. The report highlights concerns about children being messaged by strangers online, especially girls. Parents are spending more time on their devices, leading to less family time.