1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (912+ words) As thousands of young people prepare to leave home for university, students say the biggest challenges are often the ones that happen outside the lecture theatre. For Grace Williamson, who has just completed her first year at university in Edinburgh,…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1032+ words) A woman whose daughter has profound needs has described the process of enrolling children to Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools as feeling like a "complete lottery". It comes as the Education Authority announced that all SEN schools in Northern Ireland…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (392+ words) A children's literacy scheme founded by country music icon Dolly Parton is set to launch in Selby, providing free books to youngsters until they start school. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is being introduced as part of a wider £400,000 initiative aimed…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (466+ words) A crime writer who has benefitted from a scheme that helps new authors has said it is "restoring the connection" between books and local communities. The 1in200 scheme was launched in 2025 by writers Colin Wade, from Headington, and Laury Conn, from…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (301+ words) City leaders are to commit more than £1m towards a programme to tackle "crisis levels" of child poverty. A report to Liverpool City Council warns 40% of children in the city are living in poverty - the highest rate in Merseyside. These youngsters…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (778+ words) The mum of a six-year-old boy with autism and severe learning disabilities said she has been left "shaking" and "intimidated" after her son was placed on the Child Protection Register (CPR). Danielle McQuillan said she does not understand why Zac…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (891+ words) By the time they get to the 11-plus exam, some children have had years of preparation. "I know there are parents who are, I would say, well-off, that started the process while in Year 3," said parent Bernice Hatcher. Her older…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (810+ words) The mother of a boy with autism has said she is worried society is beginning to feel less tolerant towards her son. Darrell said her son Dexter, from Devon, also has a speech impediment and the mindset of a much…...