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Half of children on free school meals were not ready for school
Almost half of school pupils currently on free school meals will have started their formal education without the necessary skills to thrive, according to new research.
Prescribed play boosts parents’ mental health
A creative play programme has significantly improved new parents’ and carers’ mental health, according to research by the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield.
University approves South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to become a Teaching Trust
The University of Leeds has approved the application by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to become a Teaching Trust expanding placement opportunities for students.
Smart packaging design can help nudge healthier portion choices, research finds
Smart packaging design can help nudge people towards eating healthier portions of food, research from the School of Design suggests.
Embed creativity in the curriculum, report urges
Children’s creative talents must be nurtured in state schools to reduce inequalities and boost the economy, the final Child of the North education campaign report says.