Vanessa Clarke

The number of childminders in England is falling - with one charity warning they could all be gone by 2033.

The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England.

Year 11 students will have a digital record of their results on an app for future use.

The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.

The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.

New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.

BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.

The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.

The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.

Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.