Education

Labour constituencies are disproportionately affected by ‘youthwork black holes’ where young people face disadvantages but limited access to youth services.

Labour wins by showing experience and seriousness. On higher education, that is a fight Labour should be confident to make.

From tacking knife crime to cracking down on pollution from water companies – find out how Labour has been delivering this week.

Play matters not only as a policy area but as a national narrative. It speaks to a country that believes hope starts young, and that early, visible investment in children pays dividends throughout life.

Education drives social mobility at home and progress abroad. With global aid under threat, Labour must renew international cooperation to deliver opportunity for every child.

School support staff will receive year-round pay should Welsh Labour win the next Senedd election, leading to a pay rise for the lowest paid school workers.

Warm homes, SEND training for teachers and bringing in investment. Find out how Labour have delivered in government this week.

As screen time becomes unavoidable, parents need reassurance and practical guidance, not judgement or bans. Jonathan Brash MP on backing families.

This week's round up of the difference Labour is making in government.

Evidence shows current smartphone rules in schools are failing. Campaigners set out the case for a national ban and how it could transform behaviour and learning.

'The gap between richer and poorer pre-schoolers is widening. The government must turn the tide to achieve its mission to break down barriers.

With the right workforce investment, early years can become one of the greatest strengths of our education system, not a poor relation.