Urban populations in south-east at greatest risk from air pollution
More than one in 19 deaths in UK’s largest towns and cities linked to exposure to toxic air
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Government neglect of arts education
The decline in primary school arts education is a ripple effect of Michael Gove’s policies, writes Christopher Gordon, former chief executive of English Regional Arts Boards
Read moreScandalous increase in school exclusions
Schools are in urgent need of greater understanding and alternative strategies, writes Dr Simon Gibbs. Funding is a factor, says Paul Moran
Read more‘We’re careful we don’t sell dreams’: the football academy with a knack for spotting talent
South London’s Kinetic Academy has produced 33 professionals but its focus is on keeping young boys away from trouble and into an environment where they can thrive
Read moreDon’t write off academic slow-starters
As an 18-year-old with hormones raging, Andy Sowter didn’t get great A-levels. But he’s certainly made up for it since
Read moreThe importance of poetry and reading between the lines
Mary Gameson wants to see poetry on our front pages, while Joan Lewis looks into Sats results and reading ability
Read moreEducation experts call for a ‘take your son into university day’
Idea part of plan that aims to address growing attainment gap in England
Read moreTravel training gives young people with learning disabilities a ticket to ride
A new scheme that helps vulnerable young people use public transport alone could save councils millions of pounds
Read more25,000 children in Britain are problem gamblers, report finds
Gambling Commission says children encounter gambling through social media and computer games
Read moreChildren need trained teachers, not careerists
Professor Marilyn Leask expresses her serious doubts about the value of Teach First, Melian Mansfield says education policy should be based on research, and John Freeman says there’s a simple way to stop schools improperly excluding pupils
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