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Six in ten teens inspired by careers in TV shows

New research showed 62% of teens in London are inspired by careers they see portrayed in their favourite TV shows

Misogynist content creators normalising domestic abuse among young people

A data-driven report published in October 2023 by the UK charity Women’s Aid found a direct link between watching misogynist

National Education union protesters marching in Westminster

Teacher vacancies in London: funding frustration and pay problems

Teacher vacancies have seen a sharp spike across London’s schools over the last year, according to data from the Department

NEU protesters march on parliament to demand better pay

National Education Union march on Parliament

The National Education Union staged a march on the Department of Education last week as part of a two day

A chain link

Locked up and left behind: investigating the prison education gap

Prison walls separate more than people, as where you stand in relation to those walls can also predict how likely

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Levels of reading enjoyment for young people drop to lowest level on record

Children and young people have never enjoyed reading in their spare time less, research has shown.  Levels of reading enjoyment

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London knife crime charities stepping up efforts ahead of Knife Crime Awareness Week

Knife crime charities across London are stepping up their efforts leading up to Knife Crime Awareness Week starting on Monday. 

A sheep in Vauxhall City Farm

How Vauxhall City Farm is opening children’s eyes to the great outdoors

Vauxhall City Farm is an educational charity offering the children of London a break from city life to experience the

Decline in teacher recruitment as fewer postgraduates pursue a career in the classroom

Teacher recruitment in London fell by 17% in 2022/2023 as more postgraduates chose a career away from the classroom. Figures

A picture of rows of classroom desks and chairs. There are no people sitting on the chairs. This is to symbolise permanent exclusions..

Permanent exclusions: class, special needs and gender disparities

Permanent exclusions in England were higher for Free School Meals (FSM), Special Educational Needs (SEN) and male pupils, government data

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London students debate the future of politics in the UK

Liz Truss’s resignation after just 45 days in office means that the immediate future of the Tory government is once again up for debate. 

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