For children within the care system, stability and safety are the foundations of survival, but self-efficacy is the engine of thriving. Recent longitudinal studies (2024/25) identify self-efficacy as the single most significant predictor of resilience, educational success, and successful transition into adulthood.
The global education landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift away from traditional rote learning toward “deeper learning” and holistic development. As economic shifts and technological revolutions such as AI redefine the future job market, schools are increasingly tasked with fostering character, resilience, and metacognitive abilities.
The UK is facing a generational crisis among boys and young men, who are increasingly disproportionately affected by educational failure, school exclusion, and criminal exploitation. Current policy responses often rely on volunteer schemes, which frequently succumb to the “conflation fallacy” – mistaking formal, structured intervention for the organic, “natural” bonds found in families.
As we enter 2026, the SEND system in England is under unprecedented strain. Identification rates continue to rise, statutory processes are overwhelmed, and schools are
For decades, UK education policy has focused on what pupils know. League tables, assessments and catch-up strategies are designed to measure attainment, yet they often
How do you turn school struggles into success stories? Term 1 data from the Wellbeing Compass reveals how dedicated Health Mentors, and a focus on
As we approach Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, the theme “This is My Place” serves as a vital reminder that belonging is not just a
The path to Evolve… After graduating university with a degree in sport, exercise and health sciences, Anna saw the role of health mentor as a
Introduction In September 2024 Ofsted announced that it would retire single‑word judgements from September 2025, and replace them with report cards using a five‑point grading scale.
The UK is undergoing a fundamental shift in how value is defined in the public and private sectors. With the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023, the days of awarding public contracts based primarily on cost are fading.