Education

Misogyny in schools is an epidemic – robust sex education will help the next generation fight back

Plus: The Lead North is up for a national journalism award for our original, in-depth, local stories.

Jul 15 •

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"We're expected to do the impossible": Why are so many teachers quitting?

A lack of funding and rising workload are leaving teachers and students disillusioned - but figures show the tide could be turning.

Jul 12 •

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The Lead Untangles: Will reform of SEND provision just be a cost-cutting measure?

We examine a system in clear need of change - but whether those changes are being done for the right reasons

Jul 11 •

Lauren Crosby Medlicott

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Higher Education is in financial crisis – and a closure could ruin a northern town

Plus: Defections and scandal in this week's Reform Watch, everything our team recommends in the latest The Lead Digest, and more from the North of…

Jul 10 •

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A year of Labour in power - the report card, part I

We rank how Keir Starmer and the government is performing against a progressive agenda on the economy, NHS, housing and education and you give your…

Jul 3 •

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SEND Crisis: Councils push children with poor mental health back into mainstream schools

Parents warn of lasting trauma as local authorities facing financial meltdown withdraw support from children too unwell to attend school - report Sarah…

Jun 28 •

The Lead Editors

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Lauren Crosby Medlicott

School children are being punished for speech delay

The strict behaviour policies means children who can't follow the explanation of complex and unnecessary rules are constantly being punished.

May 27 •

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Schools are still hiding the violent truth of the British Empire

Historian Paula Akpan on what's missing from the curriculum. Plus: The Black women of history erased from the record books + an exclusive extract of…

May 10 •

When We Ruled: "History is written by the hungry"

An extract of Paula Akpan's groundbreaking debut book, an immersive history of the African queens and warriors we were never taught about at school.

May 8 •

Hidden Histories: These are the Black women we should learn about in school

Black women’s stories are often erased or deliberately hidden, Nova Reid's new podcast urges you to get to know the pioneering Caribbean women who have…

May 8 •

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Librarians face censorship over LGBTQIA+ books - now is the time for allyship

Being able to find LGBTQIA+ books easily, with adult support, is essential for our children’s health and empowerment.

Apr 24 •

William Elisabeth Cuthbert

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Social media bans, dealing with boys online and a lack of community spaces. Life for 14-year-old girls right now.

When I asked if they were worried about how boys talk about them online, almost every hand in the room went up.

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