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The National Pupil Premium Event 2026: Closing the Attainment Gap for Disadvantaged Students

The National Pupil Premium Event 2026: Closing the Attainment Gap for Disadvantaged Students

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The Universal Credit Conference 2026

The Universal Credit Conference 2026

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Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference 2026

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference 2026

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The Preventing Child Abuse and Exploitation Conference 2026: Keeping Children Safe from Harm

The Preventing Child Abuse and Exploitation Conference 2026: Keeping Children Safe from Harm

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Treating and Tackling Eating Disorders Conference 2026

Treating and Tackling Eating Disorders Conference 2026

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Flaws in the System: Making Universal Credit Work Better for Claimants

More than 5.8 million people in England, Scotland and Wales are currently claiming Universal Credit (UC). The Child Poverty Action Group have identified flaws in the UC system which they argue are contributing to child poverty in the UK. This article examines why poverty is increasing and highlights what needs to change.

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