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Children in the youth justice system are victims as well as perpetrators, argues virtual school head Darren Martindale – and we must help them to build a better life by engaging with education

Just 6 per cent of children in care go on to university – here Darren Martindale looks at how we can close the gap

Too many secondary students with behavioural difficulties are being permanently removed from school, but a different approach could help them remain in the classroom, says Darren Martindale

When a teacher’s support for a challenging, traumatised student becomes traumatic in itself, it’s time to take safeguarding steps to protect their health and career, writes Darren Martindale

The achievement gap between children in care and their peers may be shrinking, but this vulnerable group still lags far behind. Here, virtual school head Darren Martindale says schools need to prioritise their looked-after pupils, empower them and establish strong links with other support services

In finding emotionally supportive ways to manage the behaviour of children who have been in care, Darren Martindale discovered wider lessons about the limits of a system of rewards and sanctions