New plans announced today by Nadhim Zahawi MP will see more children in care offered places at independent schools. By Martin George, Tes.

A survey carried out by YouGov and commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation has found 26% of children aged between 10 and 15 worry about their families not having enough money. By Will Hazell, Tes.

Dr Katie King, science subject leader at Headington Prep School, outlines the importance of studying STEAM at a young age - particularly for girls.

A report for Cambridge Assessment has found the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) does not focus on important elements of what is taught in English schools. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.

Katharine Sadler, research director at the National Centre for Social Research, discusses the effect social media can have on young people's mental health. The Times.

Ofsted chief, Amanda Spielman, has said the missing support for thousands of children with special educational needs is a "national scandal". By Hannah Richardson, BBC News.

Selected nurseries will take part in publicly funded trials of air filters, after research revealed air pollution is worse in classrooms than outdoors. By Ben Webster, The Times.

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