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Targeted interventions can raise overall educational outcomes for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by an average of five months, compared to teaching-as-usual or standard interventions, finds a report by UCL researchers.

Mothers under the age of 20 are at the greatest risk of being involved in care proceedings in the 10 years after having their first child, finds a new study report led by UCL researchers.

A study involving 900 students in six countries found that a short programme of empathy lessons led to measurable, positive changes in their conduct, emotional awareness and curiosity about different cultures.

Girls are more likely to worry about climate change and engage more in teaching on the topic than boys, according to research led by UCL.

School children are helping neuroscientists to understand the science behind curiosity, and how it can impact learning and memory. Researchers and science educators from Cardiff University have paired with five primary schools across the city to investigate children's inquisitive nature and find out what this can teach us about learning and how it can shape curiosity-led learning in schools.