No AI, no big tech – just innovative answers to tricky social problems. It’s time for the government to take this approach to education nationwide

Child of the North is inviting N8 researchers to contribute to a new report that will build on Child of the North analysis, with a focus on young people who are not in education, employment or trainin...

Webinar about the "Equitable Access to Play – Opportunities for Children and Young People in the North of England" call for case studies

A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.

New report calls for national connected data model to transform children's services

Today, we were delighted to bring together colleagues and partners to celebrate a significant milestone for the PLACE Project, which has received a Silver Award in the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026 in the School or College Partnership of the Year category. This national recognition is a proud moment for everyone involved in the project […]

Call for contributions to the report 'Equitable Access to Play: Opportunities for Children and Young People', which brings together case studies and stories that highlight the work of people supportin...

Call for contributions to the report 'Equitable Access to Play: Opportunities for Children and Young People', which brings together case studies and stories that highlight the work of people supportin...

Dear colleague's, We are writing to invite you to take part in a national research study led by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

Child of the North’s evidence syntheses are reflected in new national school and SEND policy documents. We continue to work with partners across research, practice and government to ensure that high‑q...

The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review into ways to support neurodivergent children and young people in mainstream education settings.

On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England, policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practi...

On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England, policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practi...

Almost one in four North East households are unable to afford adequate food and are suffering serious physical and mental health consequences as a…

Coordinated action and binding targets are required The UK government published its long awaited child poverty strategy at the end of 2025. It lands amid the highest levels of child poverty in the UK...