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“Parents’ understanding of their children is often belittled and children are rarely asked what they need" - Loughborough expert argues need to fully focus on children's rights in SEND system reform

As part of this week’s Spending Review (June 25), Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed over £1bn in support for children's social care and the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. Of this, £760m will go towards making the SEND system "more inclusive and improve outcomes for all children and young people."

12 June 2025

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It costs £1,000-a-year to send your child to state primary school and £2,300 for secondary school - new report

New research reveals that families in the UK must now cover minimum annual education costs of over £1,000 for a primary school child and nearly £2,300 for a secondary school pupil – a sharp rise that far outpaces inflation and earnings growth since 2022.

8 May 2025

A young boy in a red t shirt holding a pen doing his math homework while an adult, out of shot, points at the numbers on the homework sheet

Parents’ maths anxiety linked to lower numeracy skills in children, study finds

New research findings reveal that parents’ anxiety about mathematics can have a negative impact on their children’s early numeracy skills, influencing their performance in the subject as they progress through school.

3 February 2025

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A is for ‘artificial intelligence’: Why researchers are creating a children’s book and Dungeons & Dragons-style game to teach AI

Computer scientists at 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 are combining fun and education to create an A-to-Z picture book that introduces children to artificial intelligence (AI).

11 October 2024

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麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 rated ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted report for its Teacher Training courses

The University is delighted to announce it has retained its Outstanding rating from Ofsted for its Initial Teacher Training provision.

29 July 2024

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Health and wellbeing research showcased at Cheltenham Science Festival

Researchers from 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 brought the science of healthy eating and exercise to life at this year’s Cheltenham Science Festival (4-9 June).

11 June 2024

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Loughborough research community breaks its Pint of Science record

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网’s research community recorded the third largest Pint of Science event in the UK, with 55 doctoral researchers and staff delivering 21 events, 53 talks and two panel discussions in a variety of public spaces in Loughborough town on 13-15 May.

29 May 2024

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New report shows students studying outside London need £18,600 to have an acceptable standard of living

A major new report shows, for the first time, how much students need to have a minimum acceptable standard of living.

9 May 2024

Illustration showing different number, rulers and maths-related tools, and people sitting in and around them.

Maths curriculum backed by cognitive science could ensure no child is left behind on the learning journey

School mathematics teaching is “stuck in the past” and we need to adopt curricula underpinned by cognitive science if we want more students to succeed, says the Director of a UK education network.

21 March 2024

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Understanding how the brain works can transform how school students learn maths

School mathematics teaching is stuck in the past. An adult revisiting the school that they attended as a child would see only superficial changes from what they experienced themselves.

1 March 2024

Loughborough expands access to AI and data science programmes with half a million pounds funding boost

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 has been awarded almost £0.5 million to support students looking to retrain or upskill in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, which will address a shortage of specialists in the UK, whilst also improving diversity in the sector.

27 February 2024

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麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 invests half a million in scholarships for international students

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 has invested over half a million pounds in a new scholarship programme that supports international students looking to study for a master’s degree in the UK.

9 February 2024

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Vice-Chancellor discusses AI’s impact on higher education in new podcast

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has recorded a podcast with HEDx, Australia’s leading higher education platform, exploring the potential of technology and partnerships to create opportunities for global universities.

2 February 2024

Colleagues from the Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Advocates and Allies from Vice Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings.

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub receives Royal Academy of Engineering Diversity Impact Programme grant

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 is one of three UK universities to receive grant funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Diversity Impact Programme for its flagship Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub (IEEH).

23 January 2024

Photo of colleagues from ONCAMPUS, Professor Nick Jennings, Lily Rumsey and Professor Rachel Thomson all stood together smiling at the camera

University holds celebratory event for the launch of the ONCAMPUS Loughborough Centre

Last week, the University celebrated the official launch of the ONCAMPUS Loughborough Centre, bringing together key members from both ONCAMPUS and the University to commemorate their hard work and efforts.

7 November 2023

Ntando Mahlangu, the double Paralympic champion, has joined Loughborough. The picture is a close up of him.

Ntando Mahlangu – double Paralympic champion joins 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 (VIDEO)

Ntando Mahlangu has already lived a life like no other.

2 November 2023

Two children playing with a multi-coloured foam maths game, shaped like squares

Labour’s plan to focus on early maths is solid – gaps in achievement start even before primary school

Politicians in the UK have maths on the mind. The Conservatives intend to extend compulsory maths education for young people until 18.

18 October 2023

Photo of Dr Ash Casey and Professor Lorraine Cale stood next to each other looking at the camera, in front of a window. Ash is wearing a green jumper and Lorraine is wearing a yellow patterned top with a black blazer.

Loughborough academics named National Teaching Fellows

The University is delighted to announce that Professor Lorraine Cale and Dr Ash Casey from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) have been awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship titles by Advance HE.

3 August 2023

Loughborough's american football team celebrate Bucs success.

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 awarded as host of BUCS Big Wednesday

Following an extensive bidding process, it has been confirmed that 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 will host BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Big Wednesday for the first time since 2015.

18 May 2023

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye commits to the University of Tennessee

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

17 May 2023

Education costs parents at least £39 per week for secondary school kids

New analysis undertaken by the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) – for Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) – shows that parents typically need to find at least £39 per week for a child’s secondary school education and £19 for a primary-aged child.

15 May 2023

How can toys, games and apps help children strengthen their emotional intelligence?

Researchers are attempting to design toys to boost young children’s emotional intelligence to help them better handle their feelings and improve their interaction with others.

24 April 2023

Inspiring Minds: Upcoming post-16 taster days to explore range of disciplines to help students understand university-level study

Inspiring Minds is 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网's series of academic taster days for post-16 students.

3 April 2023

Social class and early life sport experiences can enhance university inclusion – new study

New research has found that young people who have more experience of organised sport during childhood may adapt more readily to university life.

30 March 2023

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 and the Institute of Sports Humanities launch new Leadership in Sport Master’s

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 London and the Institute of Sports Humanities (ISH) are delighted to announce the launch of a new Master’s in Leadership in Sport to run from Autumn 2023.

29 March 2023

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