New research from the University of Manchester highlights how isolation can be damaging to pupil wellbeing. A compelling new study from the University of Manchester, analysing the #BeeWell dataset of over 34,000 pupils across 121 Greater Manchester secondary schools,...
A new report from the Sutton Trust examines the socio-economic inequalities within the SEND system in England The new report, released today (16th October 2025) examines the socio-economic inequalities within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
A new study published this week links social media use with lowered cognitive function The new study suggests a link between social media use and poorer cognition in teens. The findings are published in JAMA. “Social media is an increasingly important...
A new study reveals links between adult mental health and verbal abuse in childhood This research from BMJ Open examines the relationship between childhood physical and verbal abuse and adult mental well-being. The study’s objective was to determine how exposure...
The Mental Health Foundation reports the impact of a shorter working week on their team. “In April 2024, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) joined the hundreds of organisations piloting a shorter working week. Full-time hours dropped from 35 to 32, and part-time...
The Ofsted annual report has been released, so lets summarise the key changes and trends in the data for the 2024/25 school year. 2023/24 Annual Report 2024/25 Annual Report The Ofsted annual report: key inspection focus and outcomes • Overall Effectiveness Grades: A...