Children’s social care and the funding shortfall was firmly on the news agenda in February, with government promising an independent review after the Local Government Association reported a £3bn annual shortfall. Children’s mental health, addressing the teacher recruitment crisis and tackling social mobility also featured.

As we kick off the New Year and get back to work, check out our shortlist of important education news that you might have missed during the festive period.

The past 30 days have been exceptionally hectic with the election process in full swing. Check our Media Round-up to cut through the noise and find out what’s happening in the world of education.