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1. Pandemic exacerbated disadvantages faced by young people with special needs and disabilities

   Education, mental health, and social care downgraded or, in some cases, withdrawn altogether.

2. Synthetic phonics “ineffective” for teaching children with persistent reading difficulties

   Study by LJMU and UCL of official methods in England's schools shows disconnect with many struggling pupils.

3. North West award for child lockdown study

   NIHR award for School of Psychology academics for Ask, Listen, Act COVID study

4. Most students with literacy difficulties benefit from reasonable adjustments

   Review of exam arrangements by LJMU and UCL find students perform significantly better when using word processors than handwritten

5. LJMU and Everton tackle health and education challenges

   A new partnership between LJMU and Everton in the Community will tackle a range of key issues, including health inequalities, suicide prevention and support with special educational needs.

6. Pioneering climate education for infant schools

   LJMU is leading the way globally in educating the youngest children about protecting our planet. We spoke to one of the leading architects of sustainability in early years education, Dr Diane Boyd.

7. Major new study into impacts of COVID-19 on children

   A major study has been launched to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

8. Metro Mayor backs new Centre for Educational Leadership

   LJMU is launching a new Centre for Educational Leadership to help steer the region's schools and colleges post-COVID.

9. Sensory room provides dedicated calm space on campus

   Now open in our Education Building, co-designed by neurodivergent students and facilitated by PhD researcher Libby Robinson.

10. Research in education explored at annual conference

    Partners and academics came together to discuss breadth and depth of educational research.