Why is VAT being added to private school fees?

The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/C2LU8YG
via IFTTT

Mum hopes late daughter would be proud of MBE

Wendy Tarplee-Morris set up the Little Princess Trust after the death of her daughter.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6SzfVFL
via IFTTT

OnlyFans, porn, and the fall in teen condom use

As condom use falls and sex infections rise, educators try to tackle misinformation among teens.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zyuXk04
via IFTTT

YouTube urged to promote 'high-quality' children's TV

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says children are missing out on educational TV because of how online platforms operate.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pbXW9Ta
via IFTTT

Baby sling danger warning after child's death

Six-week-old James Alderman died after he was breastfed within a baby sling worn by his mother.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/rDAthXe
via IFTTT

'My autistic sons have taught me so much'

James Hunt says he will never regret becoming a full-time carer to his two autistic sons.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkw7JZu
via IFTTT

Private school tax breaks a 'luxury', says Phillipson

The education secretary defends ending tax breaks for private schools as the policy is set to begin.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yrVUoKn
via IFTTT

'Worrying' 40% of Scottish pupils passed maths

Education experts have found low attainment in subjects like maths and science in Scotland this year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6KXNZy1
via IFTTT

School fundraises for New York dance opportunity

Lawn Manor Academy pupils are to represent the UK in a performance in New York in July.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wn0K4Ox
via IFTTT

University to offer paramedic masters degree

The two-year paramedic science masters degree will begin in January.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JjwACer
via IFTTT

'Shocking' rise in home-schooled pupils with SEND

Almost 300 children with special needs in Worcestershire are being home schooled.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0gCsqk
via IFTTT

'Taking in my grandchildren has left me penniless'

A woman fights for recognition as a kinship foster carer so she can financially support her grandchildren.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFzwjAl
via IFTTT

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3z5KU6Q
via IFTTT

Teachers locked out of school to return to classes

High school teachers agree to "de-escalate" their industrial action over working conditions.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/R4H29hY
via IFTTT

Teacher struck off for sending naked picture

Nemiya Rookwood, who worked at Lincoln University Technical College, denied the allegations at a disciplinary panel.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qWLp5QI
via IFTTT

Plan to register children not in school takes shape

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill is expected to come into force in 2025.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbFmn9v
via IFTTT

'NI students choose between heating or eating'

Students in Northern Ireland are going without heating and skipping meals, a survey has revealed.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hq8MQuC
via IFTTT

Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3o9sSdy
via IFTTT

Teachers locked out of school in row with trust

The staff are involved in a dispute with the academy trust over workload and working practices.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5VwI8vj
via IFTTT

Indefinite ban on puberty blockers to be introduced

Health secretary says use of drugs a scandal as review finds using them would be unacceptable risk.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UqJPgSe
via IFTTT

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4WQlfBd
via IFTTT

Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cJ5EfU4
via IFTTT

Plan to fine Devon schools £21k for each exclusion

A report to Devon County Council said the move could raise more than £5m a year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/H6Apors
via IFTTT

'I tried everything to get my daughter to go to school'

Twelve-year-old Hannah missed most of her primary education but has been receiving support to get her back to school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/c2VZKmY
via IFTTT

Primary school closed due to storm damage

The States says La Houguette Primary School has "significant" damage from Storm Darragh.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkrmOCd
via IFTTT

High number of pupils regularly missing school

Large numbers of children are missing more than 10% of school hours, a report finds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/l18SjwC
via IFTTT

Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?

The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender

from BBC News https://ift.tt/VbAaLHg
via IFTTT

Staff pass motion of no confidence in UEA executive

It is the second time in less than two years the senior leadership team has faced such action.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Adehro4
via IFTTT

Teacher who had knife pulled on him gives warning

A teacher who had a knife pulled out on him by a pupil says classroom behaviour is at its worst.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xtvGYr6
via IFTTT

Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs

Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/rfH6sLt
via IFTTT

Will the government be able to hit its new targets?

Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/40mDFsU
via IFTTT

Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year

The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlrUvbY
via IFTTT

Schools given £740m to adapt buildings for Send pupils

The money is the "first step" towards major Send reforms, the education secretary tells BBC News.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UmrF4DI
via IFTTT

Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister

Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lZU3ohP
via IFTTT

Family fear for son as college funding dries up

A family are prepared to go to court so that their son continues getting funding for his education.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SN04Gj9
via IFTTT

School staff facing abuse daily - survey finds

The survey, by Unison, gathered the experiences of almost 800 school workers across the region.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJe0DQ2
via IFTTT

10 years on: Is shared parental leave 'failing working families'?

The government is reviewing the policy but campaigners say the current system is "broken".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/D8dfXbT
via IFTTT

'School didn't suit me - but youth club learning does'

Some young people from east Belfast are calling for more support for education in youth clubs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jUvVMC7
via IFTTT

University to close chemistry department

The university is also merging some of its schools following a drop in student numbers.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7BqDfgc
via IFTTT

'School didn't suit me - but youth club learning does'

Some young people from east Belfast are calling for more support for education in youth clubs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jCJZRWH
via IFTTT

Parents 'upset' over schools merger plans

The Greenshaw Learning Trust wants to merge Moat and Robinswood Primary schools in Gloucester.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/bg6YZhF
via IFTTT

University vet school accused of overlooking racism

The university says it is doing everything it reasonably can to support students.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vTF7kfm
via IFTTT

Sixth form college staff take to the picket line

Lessons at two colleges in Brighton & Hove and one in Horsham will be affected.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sBKxS3u
via IFTTT

William Hague elected Oxford University chancellor

The former cabinet minister will become the 160th person to hold the 800-year-old position.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wqy7H0C
via IFTTT

CCTV shows pupils abused and locked in padded room

Police have said staff will not face action over abuse of autistic children shown in videos leaked to the BBC.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YcjHLEl
via IFTTT

Queueing through the night for student accommodation

Students at Oxford Brookes University queue for 24 hours just to secure a property for next year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/avuIpt6
via IFTTT

Extra-curricular activities need 'relentless fundraising'

The principal of a school in Newry says a recent musical production required over £20,000 of fundraising.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1NDEOrQ
via IFTTT

All NI children could get free school meals

Providing free dinners for all school children could cost over £200m a year, say education officials.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/VHmyfhQ
via IFTTT

Cash-strapped university to shed 170 full-time jobs

University of East Anglia announces further cuts as it tries to stem a multi-million pound deficit.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sZ6meMU
via IFTTT

Why are pupils missing school?

Norfolk has a higher-than-average rate of persistent absence - but what are the stories behind it?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vP08Dw9
via IFTTT

Grief can be 'really overwhelming' for teenagers and young people

Teenagers speak about their experience of bereavement at an event run for schools by Marie Curie.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/m1y8f2b
via IFTTT

Free school meals as long as I am mayor, says Khan

The Mayor of London's free school lunch policy is praised by a new independent report.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vQP0Z86
via IFTTT

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8fPkn1t
via IFTTT

Free school meals as long as I am mayor, says Khan

The Mayor of London's free school lunch policy is praised by a new independent report.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vQP0Z86
via IFTTT

Staff 'demoralised' over university course cuts

About 18 students enrolled in the two joint business degrees at Northumbria University this year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/agI56bY
via IFTTT

‘Once my autistic son turns 18, his support ends’

Parents tell politicians about the "cliff-edge" their children face when they leave school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gWx5dwa
via IFTTT

Free school meals auto-enrolment 'way forward'

It is hoped the automatic sign up will become a standard practice after a pilot in County Durham.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/r0cLBDe
via IFTTT

'Exploitative' children's home profits to be curbed

The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8yBMfEa
via IFTTT

'I'm passionate about mentoring excluded pupils'

City Hall is providing £2.3m to get more mentors like Nkechi Simms into Pupil Referral Units.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QXBtcH8
via IFTTT

What are T-levels and how do they work?

T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/h8nIWR5
via IFTTT

Too much debt or value for money? Students divided over tuition fee rise

University fees are rising to £9,535, meaning students will be left in more debt after their course.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fblCsrk
via IFTTT

Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'

The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8XVAqPB
via IFTTT

The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives

Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/TrW91ds
via IFTTT

Too much debt or value for money? Students divided over tuition fee rise

University fees are rising to £9,535, meaning students will be left in more debt after their course.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CsceZT6
via IFTTT

Former students urged to check for loan refunds

New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zYrishI
via IFTTT

How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm

A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sz2pbsJ
via IFTTT

Educating Greater Manchester head teacher banned

Drew Povey's school was featured on the 2017 Channel 4 documentary series.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ubCyDmg
via IFTTT

More need for exam support leaves schools stretched

Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jWUM6r0
via IFTTT

Demand for chaplains in non-faith schools rises

An increasing number of non-faith schools are hiring chaplains to offer support to students.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vKUasVp
via IFTTT

Will Wales hike university tuition fees?

The body representing universities in Wales says "pressing, urgent challenges" are being faced.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q1Ueo7J
via IFTTT

How much does university cost in the UK?

Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0FrKbWO
via IFTTT

Everything you need to know about student loans

What can I borrow and when do I have to start paying back my loans?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mZvq1rV
via IFTTT

University tuition fees set to rise in England

The education secretary is expected to announce details to MPs in Parliament on Monday afternoon.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2paN4Tg
via IFTTT

Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC

The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MeiHDjC
via IFTTT

Deaf pupil, 9, angry at lack of school interpreter

Maisie has missed several weeks of school as Shropshire Council has not found her a new interpreter.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7LcFzWt
via IFTTT

What is an apprenticeship and how much are wages going up by?

Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get a qualification.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IQyO3fR
via IFTTT

VAT change is existential threat to private schools - headteacher

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to outline the plans in her budget on Wednesday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTycfSW
via IFTTT

'She's my world and my heart' - an adoption journey

Mum Rachel shares her experience of adopting her daughter at a time when adoption rates are falling.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7An9GB
via IFTTT

When is the deadline to apply for secondary school?

The deadline is approaching for parents to apply for their preferred secondary school for their child.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SRuMFlV
via IFTTT

'I massively regret using AI to cheat at uni'

Hannah says she is lucky she wasn't thrown out of university after being caught using AI.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DrYOnMV
via IFTTT

Parents lose hope as report says Send system broken

The special educational needs system is financially unsustainable, the National Audit Office warns.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JrTFR8w
via IFTTT

Boy was 'restrained unnecessarily' at special school

The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HE6syWc
via IFTTT

Girl without smartphone unable to join in lesson

A mum says her daughter came home in tears after she did not have a smartphone to use in a lesson.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pUv38yI
via IFTTT

'A day off as a teacher is vital for my wellbeing'

Bosses say introducing a day off each fortnight is helping to motivate and attract new staff.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xJcPlif
via IFTTT

Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children

A new pilot scheme helps councils find eligible children who are unregistered for free school meals.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zQHjDCp
via IFTTT

'Adopting was the best decision I ever made'

A woman from Norfolk says it is a "no-brainer" for families to think about adoption.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cx9aUfO
via IFTTT

Primary schools urged to teach kids about misogyny

Sadiq Khan launches teaching tool to educate primary school children about healthy relationships.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/szhLwpt
via IFTTT

Teacher who sent indecent images to 'boy' banned

He asked for photos of the "boy" performing sexual acts, a Teaching Regulation Agency report says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5kSwpF3
via IFTTT

'The lights go out when it rains' - hundreds of schools waiting on builders

Just 62 of 513 schools selected for rebuilds in England have construction contracts, the BBC has found.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IMVOBov
via IFTTT

'I quit uni to climb mountains, and made history'

Adriana Brownlee said she quit university to pursue mountaineering and is now a record-breaker.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZiRXqQY
via IFTTT

Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses

Support services are failing to meet high demand, says the Children's Commissioner for England.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8kHlWs
via IFTTT

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ku5nomU
via IFTTT

Child safety fears as 'repaired' ceiling falls at neglected school

The 150-year-old school has faced issues with black mould, mushrooms and water ingress from the roof.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gGPHAh4
via IFTTT

From no school at 16 to a place at university

Devin North, who is autistic, faced leaving school at 16 but three years later he's off to university.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5VQ8kFr
via IFTTT

'The lights go out when it rains' - hundreds of schools waiting on builders

Just 62 of 513 schools selected for rebuilds in England have construction contracts, the BBC has found.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FrbwRDP
via IFTTT

From no school at 16 to a place at university

Devin North, who is autistic, faced leaving school at 16 but three years later he's off to university.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LWsAYNG
via IFTTT

Tom Grennan's surprise visit to secondary pupils

The pop star's visit follows his recent diagnosis with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WUz2l6F
via IFTTT

When will VAT get added to private school fees?

Labour says removing the current tax exemption will help to fund 6,500 new teachers in England.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yjr0ayd
via IFTTT

'I'm a Traveller and too anxious to go to school'

Traveller families say their children are often bullied when they attend mainstream schools.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/aIDwFKp
via IFTTT

Parents back campaign to delay smartphone access

One headteacher says she is looking at only allowing "simple" phones at her school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/L4umEHD
via IFTTT

AI could save teachers 'hours' of marking time

A pilot scheme will see every school in Liverpool offered the chance to use a pioneering platform.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/A0RmCZL
via IFTTT

Some primary school pupils left with no hot dinners

The Education Authority is not saying exactly how many schools are affected.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lUTWLJN
via IFTTT

Oxford University keeps global top spot

University of Oxford keeps record-breaking spot as best in the world for the ninth year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNeiWHA
via IFTTT

School's period policy deemed a 'slap in the face'

Charities and campaigners react to a school's stance on absences due to period pain.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IgkeEnL
via IFTTT

Paedophile head may have abused over four decades

Neil Foden may have offended for more than 40 years with four times as many victims as first thought.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xzb5Xfu
via IFTTT

Period-pain proof required for school sick days

The school says it is also not accepting explanations such as "unwell, poorly or ill".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lcexbH6
via IFTTT

Eye and ear checks to be offered to autism students at school

An NHS scheme is bringing checks into special schools to help identify issues sooner.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ph1moTf
via IFTTT

Private schools say early signs of pupils leaving

The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/84YQ6Hc
via IFTTT

'You're sending them into the lion's den'

Parents say children have been shouted at in class for movements and sounds they cannot control.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7UqP43y
via IFTTT

Lack of emphasis on teaching water safety - head

Head teacher Gary Gentle says children are "not taught enough" about self-safe rescue.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/EniSRtM
via IFTTT

Sex charge tutor case reveals ‘massive' safeguarding hole

A man charged with sexual assault has been advertising as a private tutor for children, the BBC finds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qBGHAFz
via IFTTT

Campaigners devastated as sign language GCSE scrapped

The qualification was due to be introduced in September 2026 but was delayed until 2027.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yfr6Sc3
via IFTTT

Fifteen schools need urgent repairs after inspection

Schools with ceilings identified as being at risk of collapsing are being fixed immediately.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdYeBvn
via IFTTT

Funding fears over increasing Welsh in schools

Teaching unions worry about plans to increase the number of pupils learning Welsh at school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SoOy6Fi
via IFTTT

'Head teacher said he imagined me in a bikini'

Five staff members say a head teacher made sexually inappropriate comments towards them.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/RLTXH9w
via IFTTT

Teen stabbed two teachers and pupil, court hears

The 14-year-old told staff members and a student she was going to kill them, the court heard.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/KX7d4FG
via IFTTT

The town pushing to delay smartphones for children

William Ransom Primary School is inviting all the towns schools to join their smartphone pledge.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FS8JXTC
via IFTTT

The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?

How much are smartphones harming children and what should we do about it? BBC InDepth hosts a debate between a campaigner and an academic.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sSuwZCF
via IFTTT

Ray Winstone backs dads' knife crime lessons call

The actor says teens caught with weapons should meet victims' families to reduce knife deaths.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3m2jgl8
via IFTTT

The shopping centre helping students feel at home

Leeds' Merrion Centre is promoting itself on Chinese social media to its growing East Asian clientele.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MpGZNJk
via IFTTT

Teacher let 'big risk' sex offender on school site

A panel hears the teacher's partner was convicted of making indecent images of children in 2022.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qh9gyeY
via IFTTT

The town pushing to delay smartphones for children

William Ransom Primary School is inviting all the towns schools to join their smartphone pledge.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NgKvZX2
via IFTTT

Maths classes of 60 pupils amid teacher shortage

A councillor says one school is teaching Years 7 to 9 in classes twice as large as usual.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SoDALup
via IFTTT

Calls for teacher oath on relationships with pupils

A union says asking staff to pledge not to have pupil relationships shows contempt for teachers.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/16d8z2w
via IFTTT

Student-nurse recruitment as bad as ever, RCN says

There are 21% fewer nursing students starting courses at universities across the UK than three years ago.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dAEqUj
via IFTTT

What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?

The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9vDayWM
via IFTTT

What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?

The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025

from BBC News https://ift.tt/isbHMpE
via IFTTT

How much does uni cost in the UK and is it worth it?

Given higher costs, some students wonder whether going to university makes financial sense.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0BYH7hQ
via IFTTT

Unis call for tuition-fee rise in freshers' week

A group of 141 institutions is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes and more government grants.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vKuCtE4
via IFTTT

London primary school numbers to drop by 52,000

Primary school numbers in London are set to fall at double the national average, putting pressure on budgets.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/t2V9lXF
via IFTTT

One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use

Ormiston Academies Trust is removing access to phones for 35,000 pupils at its 42 schools.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKrnG4M
via IFTTT

'I got a £44,000 student loan - now I owe £54,000’

The new repayment rate for student loans started this month but for some graduates the debt pile keeps growing.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/drbAfFG
via IFTTT

Scottish school uniform guidance says blazers should not be compulsory

Scottish government guidance encourages schools to consider affordability and sustainability in uniform policies.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ouzN3bt
via IFTTT

'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FT3S8Aw
via IFTTT

School closes amid 'urgent concerns' over ceilings

For this week the school will remain closed with remote learning in place from tomorrow.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQgbshu
via IFTTT

Quarter of Westminster primary school places empty

Declining pupil numbers were raised as a risk to school budgets, according to a new report.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/PFRHfle
via IFTTT

Hundreds of SEN kids missing from school - report

The children's commissioner says it is a "scandal" that these children "are not on anybody's radars".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/joGRNHJ
via IFTTT

'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eqKYHMP
via IFTTT

Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost

Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags

from BBC News https://ift.tt/35xq0Rz
via IFTTT

No quick fix to special-needs failures, parents told

The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gu3O5KR
via IFTTT

Pupils to be shown assembly on respect after riots

Schools are bracing for tough conversations after the summer holidays were blighted by riots.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SIXJNeO
via IFTTT

Region's high exclusion rate linked to deprivation

A study predicts the North East will continue to have the highest level of exclusion in England.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hv98nBw
via IFTTT

Private school calls VAT increase the final straw

The head teacher at the closing school says he is "absolutely heartbroken" over the outcome.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qgHWnEA
via IFTTT

Rise in fines for term-time holidays won't stop us, say parents

Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fysx6gW
via IFTTT

Unis seek funding help as freshers pack for term

Vice-chancellors say they are at "a fork in the road" and will "slide into decline" without action.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/dyc9tpZ
via IFTTT

How will new Ofsted school ratings work?

The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AdBSlgK
via IFTTT

Distress over school bus no-show on first day back

Finn was due to start back on Monday, but a bus organised by the Education Authority did not arrive.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/bW5XKR8
via IFTTT

Illegal visa network making millions fleecing students

A BBC investigation finds one man charged £1.2m for visa documents that were largely worthless.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/x6EXrpk
via IFTTT

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sWRzYum
via IFTTT

One-word Ofsted grades for schools to be scrapped

Schools in England will no longer be classed as "Outstanding" or "Inadequate", following the suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7L6kYhr
via IFTTT

How did the pandemic impact babies starting school now?

Aqil and his twin were eight weeks old when lockdown hit - both are starting school with speech and language needs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UaHXJR1
via IFTTT

Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?

Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/bgwTxKn
via IFTTT

Crumbling concrete schools will suffer ‘for years to come’

A head teachers' union is warning that schools with Raac will feel the financial impact for years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/D5QKtfG
via IFTTT

LISTEN: Matt and Becky Redfern on Paralympic sibling rivalry

The Droitwich duo are hilarious outside of the pool, and fearsome competitors inside.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lpbhT8A
via IFTTT

Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children

A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7o1Svp
via IFTTT

Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?

Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eLYFrDq
via IFTTT

'Unfair' GCSE marks mean more resits, say colleges

Colleges want a review of GCSE English resit grades, but Pearson says it is confident in the marks.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ViORBAK
via IFTTT

Rise in pupils educated outside mainstream schools in Wales

The number of pupils being educated outside school has risen to record levels in Wales.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/x21qW86
via IFTTT

Bristol University students to miss freshers' week

More than 800 students face missing out as their accommodation will not be ready in time.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vc1zgAT
via IFTTT

Empathy can be taught at school, study suggests

Cambridge University analysis of 900 pupils finds behaviour can improve within a few weeks.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y9PDMRF
via IFTTT

Blind schoolgirl passes GCSEs using Braille

Alleah Beard-Pace says getting the right material to help her pass her exams was difficult.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKm8G21
via IFTTT

Infant school hit by cyber attack

Canvey Island Infant School will be closed for an extra day to minimise the impact of the attack.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/D0ZVoQw
via IFTTT

Growing up with dyslexia: 'What if I can't read?'

Teacher assessments show 27% of primary pupils in Scotland do not meet "expected levels" in literacy.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/uS6WMml
via IFTTT

Four takeaways from 2024's GCSE results

These students were in Year 7 during the first Covid lockdowns - and regional disparities have grown.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kxaKDsL
via IFTTT

Youngsters not in work or education rise to 870,000

BBC News has spoken to two young people about the obstacles they are facing.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q32vjLP
via IFTTT

Four takeaways from 2024's GCSE results

These students were in Year 7 during the first Covid lockdowns - and regional disparities have grown.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/RfF7ihX
via IFTTT

Students wait for GCSE and BTec results

It is the first year GCSE grades should be similar to 2019 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qkcr6p4
via IFTTT

What is an apprenticeship and how do you get one?

Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get a qualification.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ft9C4kA
via IFTTT

Afghan women to finish medical studies in Scotland

The 19 women are in Scotland after being banned from university in their home country.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hG0ROef
via IFTTT

Class of 18 boys and no girls start school in Orkney

Stromness Primary welcomed the unusual new intake of P1s on their first day of school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzgTxR1
via IFTTT

'I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school'

A teenager shares how he became addicted after trying the drug in a vape with school friends.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ylj4fPO
via IFTTT

India's schoolgirls are leading a silent cycling revolution

The most notable rise in cycling in India has occurred among rural schoolgirls, a study finds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wm1fIrR
via IFTTT

Cash prizes and free rent: Uni clearing offers 'inappropriate'

Potential students are being offered incentives if they sign up for certain degree courses through clearing.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YKI8rfM
via IFTTT

Five key takeaways from 2024's A-level results

The north-south divide persists and T-level dropout rates remain high. Here's what you need to know.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BNajrPU
via IFTTT

Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec grades

It is the first year that A-level grades are set fall to 2019 levels in Wales and Northern Ireland.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/TDjr5gN
via IFTTT

Mental health support for students receiving results

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has a text service students can access for support.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/m6u1rld
via IFTTT

How to survive a 1,200 mile walk with your teenage son

Finn, 13, and his mum Kerry-Anne have just completed a walk around the perimeter of Wales.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdCpuHv
via IFTTT

Desperate parents want special school place for son

The Shropshire couple say they struggle to cope with the teenager's challenging behaviour at home.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MEwx9Hl
via IFTTT

'When I found out I got a first I was so shocked'

In 2023 nearly a third of students across Northern Ireland achieved first-class degrees.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/92zHlVb
via IFTTT

Record foreign student numbers at Scottish universities

International students made up nearly 29% of the total in 2022/23 - but experts believe the figure may have peaked.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FVj0yWN
via IFTTT

Parents' plea for exam help for Raac-hit school

Parents say they are "disappointed" more has not been done to help their children.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ktZjLrH
via IFTTT

Teenager hopes to become wheelwright apprentice

15-year-old Sophie is learning the ancient craft at the Revesby Estate.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MXn8Ckv
via IFTTT

Anxious pupils' results 'relief' after SQA email error

Youngsters have complained after being sent an email from the SQA that did not include their grades.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CY1b69k
via IFTTT

I’m staying on at school despite signing football deal

Harry McLean says he is well aware that his two-year contract does not guarantee a long career in the game.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ju49Ox
via IFTTT

SQA results day 2024: When do results come out?

Around 145,000 students across Scotland will receive their exams results on 6 August.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AwQP5xc
via IFTTT

'There’s never been a better time to apply to vet school'

There is a shortage of vets across the country but it is particularly acute in the most rural and remote areas.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/S1Ezv89
via IFTTT

School's 'father figure' banned after sexual abuse

A panel heard evidence from five ex-pupils who Christopher Charlton taught more than 30 years ago.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WDPSaNf
via IFTTT

Mum and daughter graduate together

Aspiring teachers Zoe Tett and Georgia Boote collect their degrees from the same uni on the same day.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jmtKYHc
via IFTTT

'I didn't feel I was a good mum, or a good teacher'

More than 9,000 women in their 30s left teaching in England last year, the largest single group.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnXPmcd
via IFTTT

Why school exclusions are at record levels

Exclusions in schools in England are sky-high - but experts say it's about more than worsening behaviour.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WQ6L8bZ
via IFTTT

University adopts gender violence charter in late student's name

Emily Drouet, 18, took her own life in 2016 after being abused by another student in Aberdeen.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q8qhZpm
via IFTTT

Unis told to improve sexual harassment protection

Their watchdog wants better reporting systems, disciplinary processes and staff training.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yuN0ROQ
via IFTTT

When will VAT get added to private school fees?

The King's Speech confirmed that the government will change the way private school fees are taxed.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/K8LnUsy
via IFTTT

Are branded school PE kits on the way out?

Schools will no longer require parents to buy more than three branded items, under government plans

from BBC News https://ift.tt/D90fIVK
via IFTTT

Why school exclusions are at record levels

Exclusions in schools in England are sky-high - but experts say it's about more than worsening behaviour.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vjV5sAy
via IFTTT

How support eased my pain after my brother died

Nevaeh on how grief affected her, and how youth work helps her to help others.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Vd7PYN
via IFTTT

We don't know how many people are having babies - and that's a headache for schools

Working out how many school pupils to budget for may well prove to be a headache for the government.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NF9zcwp
via IFTTT

We don't know how many people are having babies - and that's a headache for schools

Working out how many school pupils to budget for may well prove to be a headache for the government.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZwLoWQv
via IFTTT

Is this the end of branded school PE kits?

Schools will no longer require parents to buy more than three branded items, under government plans

from BBC News https://ift.tt/o5VKfGE
via IFTTT

'Paying £240 holiday school fine was a no-brainer'

In the last academic year, pupils across England missed more than six million school days through unauthorised holidays.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QBsbomf
via IFTTT

Starmer says skills shake-up will help young people

Labour wants to give firms more flexibility to spend cash currently earmarked for apprenticeships.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pvsyx8I
via IFTTT

Five big problems the Starmer government has to fix

Teachers' pay and university fees are among the issues the King's Speech didn't directly address.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jJ1a2eD
via IFTTT

Term-time holiday fines here to stay - Phillipson

In her first interview, the education secretary says parents should keep their children in school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mCwat9y
via IFTTT

Families face £1,045 bill for summer holiday clubs

The cost of holiday provision has risen by 6% across Great Britain, a survey by Coram Family and Childcare suggests.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JsH23gK
via IFTTT

Record year for school suspensions and exclusions

Schools in England record a sharp rise in pupils being suspended and excluded.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/n6qgwGB
via IFTTT

Ucas scraps personal statements for university admissions

Ucas says the change will encourage applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply to higher education.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/OFmBry0
via IFTTT

Children's reading standards 'a lottery' in Wales

One teacher says reading standards for pupils in Wales were "patchy at best".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/osxzETw
via IFTTT

'They killed my son' - raw grief after Nigeria school collapse

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/P3z0nHD
via IFTTT

Fourteen measures from the King’s Speech analysed by BBC experts

School breakfast clubs and a cap on the number of branded items of school uniform are among the key policies.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Nhpdbf
via IFTTT

Glen Powell to finish degree while making new film

The Hollywood star will fly back to Texas to sit exams while working on The Running Man in London.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ONEkrlV
via IFTTT

Five big problems the Starmer government has to fix

Teachers' pay and university fees are among the immediate challenges the new government will find hard to ignore.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhrRu4Y
via IFTTT

Target of million Welsh speakers may become law

All schoolchildren would have “fair opportunity” to become “confident” Welsh speakers under new law.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gMqP5ie
via IFTTT

Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ju83ywA
via IFTTT

'No concerns' about foreign students' entry grades

Universities have been accused of lowering standards to recruit overseas students, who pay higher fees.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/s51ERdA
via IFTTT

School allows kids to arrive late after Euros final

The school says while it takes attendance "very seriously" the final is an event worth celebrating.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/061Et9y
via IFTTT

'Macho' school judgements criticised after head's death

Ruth Perry took her own life after an Ofsted inspection downgraded her school to "inadequate".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jou7d41
via IFTTT

Boy charged with seven sex offences at school

The boy, who is under the age of 16, will appear before a youth court in August.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/85nYrGA
via IFTTT

Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?

Taking a penalty is an art, but Billy Watson says he has found a way to turn it into a science.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/uVL6lAj
via IFTTT

Sats results rise but stay below pre-Covid levels

Overall standards in reading, writing and maths are up among Year 6 pupils in England.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JIOi1FR
via IFTTT

Exam board faces £300k fine for 'major failings'

The exams watchdog says it took "unprecedented" action to ensure hundreds of papers were re-marked.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NzKAtPv
via IFTTT

Children’s choir gets surprise audience with new PM

Pupils set to perform for King Charles were rehearsing when Keir Starmer stopped to listen.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8warKU
via IFTTT

Teacher wishes he had conversation with knifeman

Ex teacher Neil Cole is part of a campaign warning young people about the dangers of carrying a knife.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/dy4Tpza
via IFTTT

Education secretary begins push to recruit 6,500 new teachers

The new education secretary says she is writing to education workforces as her "first priority".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cL3wRxe
via IFTTT

Schoolchildren become market traders for the day

"Don't be shy, give us a try" - children have a go at market lingo as they sell goods for charity.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CP83JI9
via IFTTT

Blanket highlighting school exclusion unveiled

The blanket is made of 2,999 pieces of fabric and is set to tour England to raise awareness.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ovtgw78
via IFTTT

Toddler found in road after escaping nursery

Talks are being held between the council, inspectors and the business to stop it happening again.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3l0Jjo4
via IFTTT

When your university neighbour turns out to be a prince

A former student remembers what it was like living next door to the future Emperor of Japan.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qwLnreU
via IFTTT

Everything you need to know about student loans

How do they work across the UK, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/29AjzVt
via IFTTT

Banning smartphones helps learning, say educators

The majority of secondary schools in the islands have policies to prohibit or limit their use.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fz9N1lo
via IFTTT

Online safety warning as school holidays begin in Scotland

Police Scotland say reports of online child sexual abuse and exploitation have increased by 21% in a year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8CAz935
via IFTTT

Would Labour’s private school tax plan work?

A teacher and former policy adviser at the Department for Education discuss Labour’s proposed policy.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ynHASu
via IFTTT

AI can beat university students, study suggests

University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Px7Izrq
via IFTTT

LGBT homeless: 'In hours, you can be on the street'

Accommodation has opened in Stoke-on-Trent specifically for LGBT+ people who are homelesss

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NYgrdHT
via IFTTT

If a university goes bust, which students lose most?

Whoever forms the next government is going to find it hard to ignore the issue of university funding

from BBC News https://ift.tt/KW6MBCl
via IFTTT

If a university goes bust, which students lose most?

Whoever forms the next government is going to find it hard to ignore the issue of university funding

from BBC News https://ift.tt/KW6MBCl
via IFTTT

'Living hell' of parents seeking special schools

One mother said she had waited for a place for months while her son was 'trapped' at home.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZT0XJGr
via IFTTT

Universities' fears over cuts to overseas students

Several institutions running at a loss and fear that fewer overseas students will have major impact.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cVG06aK
via IFTTT

Why an exam has sparked national outrage in India

The key examination for medical colleges in India has been mired in allegations of paper leaks and fraud.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cUZgN17
via IFTTT

Calls for probe into school 'promoting creationism'

There are calls for a school to be investigated for promoting evangelical Christianity to pupils.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Da5nBGp
via IFTTT

What is Labour's plan for taxing private schools?

Labour has confirmed it will change the way private school fees are taxed if it wins the election.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/efbx9gW
via IFTTT

Head blames Tories and Labour for school closure

Elizabeth Laffeaty-Sharpe says the prep school she founded is being "squeezed from all sides".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/x6zlWDU
via IFTTT

'We need more funding to help more children'

Helen Roy, who runs an afterschool club, says they regularly have to turn children away.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wimOgnb
via IFTTT

'It's been incredibly traumatic' - baby-loss parents

A couple are seeking damages for the physical and mental impact following the death of their baby,

from BBC News https://ift.tt/74V59pT
via IFTTT

'Inspirational' school in world's best shortlist

Manchester's Grange School is in the running for

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3tGZrKu
via IFTTT

Childcare provision makes us really angry - parents

East and north London boroughs have the lowest rate of childcare places in the capital, data shows.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1EmF2K8
via IFTTT

Move over Lord Sugar - meet Joseph and the suncatchers

Spectrum, set up by pupils from Park Special School in Belfast, won a team of the year award.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vxN69sR
via IFTTT

Flights offer for crisis-hit Nigerian students

Some students at Teesside University are being seriously affected by the Nigerian currency crisis.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ArGqhO3
via IFTTT

Exercise challenge 'brought me back to my dad'

Charlotte Greatorex says her challenge was in honour of her father, who died when she was nine.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/XdA3Jcm
via IFTTT

Bluey cartoon disrupts election count plans

Bluey's live theatre show gives a headache for those trying to organise an election count.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7fZHIJs
via IFTTT

Parents asked to put away phones at school gate

The headteacher says he is trying to "resurrect the joy of conversation back into the community".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/dvLwquB
via IFTTT

Labour pledges 100,000 new childcare places

The funding will come from Labour's plan to levy VAT on private schools, the party says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1TUhaJs
via IFTTT

'I could have ended up homeless after my parents died'

Hannah and Charlie are thriving after a tough start but their supported housing is under threat.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AN7jLwe
via IFTTT

I need two jobs to pay for driving lessons - teen

Beca says almost all her salary goes on the cost of living, leaving her nothing spare each month.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xDYgpCr
via IFTTT

Boys asking teachers how to choke girls during sex

Dr Tamasine Preece says boys have asked her if "a soft squeeze on the neck is OK".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/r9vnawD
via IFTTT

'Insomnia was part of why I quit being a teacher'

Treatment for insomnia is hard to get, with one woman saying she has suffered her entire life.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tu3w0Y5
via IFTTT

Plans shelved for shorter school holidays in Wales

Plans to shorten the school holidays from six to five weeks have been paused by the Welsh government.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/foSCHX4
via IFTTT

How afternoon tea helps inmates learn life skills

BBC London went to HMP Pentonville to see how the DofE awards hopefuls are doing the course behind bars.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/P8yarRZ
via IFTTT

Labour plans apprenticeship funding shake-up

Labour say they'll give businesses more flexibility on how they spend apprenticeships levy funding.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WIDb6QH
via IFTTT

'I've only caught three exam cheats in 25 years'

An exam invigilator shares her secrets: No squeaky shoes, no jingling keys and watch out for amorous pigeons.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lRF63UZ
via IFTTT

Fight for son's school place 'a nightmare' – mum

The mother of a SEND pupil said the struggle to get him a place took its toll on the family.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hcqmudf
via IFTTT

Gaza war protesters occupy university building

Some 50 students lock themselves inside, and claim they could be there for two months.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cnMHF42
via IFTTT

The children making friends with dementia patients

Pupils from Riverdale Primary School have been learning about dementia from older people with the disease.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/t4jkG7u
via IFTTT

Why am I dreaming I have an exam I didn't study for?

Ever dreamt that you're late for an exam? Or you don't know the answers? Here's why that might be.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xRcdK3i
via IFTTT

PM pledges to swap 'rip-off' degrees for apprenticeships

The Conservatives say they would replace some degrees with 100,000 new apprenticeships per year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/x7XmO4Q
via IFTTT

'I've only caught three exam cheats in 25 years'

An exam invigilator shares her secrets: No squeaky shoes, no jingling keys and watch out for amorous pigeons.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xpcOfED
via IFTTT

Students barricade university exam building

Exams are being disrupted as a protest group occupies one of the university's buildings.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QHo1jqU
via IFTTT

PM pledges to swap 'rip-off' degrees for apprenticeships

The Conservatives say they would replace some degrees with 100,000 new apprenticeships per year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/x7XmO4Q
via IFTTT

'Why now?' UK teens respond to Tory national service plan

Young people are split by the Conservative's pledge to introduce national service for 18-year-olds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Ug4GNt
via IFTTT

'I put off starting a family because of a £300 rent rise'

Women share their stories of how they feel renting has held them back in life.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4gBcJhV
via IFTTT

Smartphone ban for kids 'worth considering' - MPs

The Education Select Committee report warns that some phone use resembles "behavioural addiction".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mQEhpDy
via IFTTT

More college strikes planned in lecturer pay row

A further seven college strikes will go ahead after "no real progress" was made during talks with employers.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/01nmD7b
via IFTTT

Head teacher becomes school caretaker to save cash

Schools like Gareth Lewis' are responding to a squeeze on budgets, while others are cutting jobs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hoFeRfA
via IFTTT

University locked down over Palestine protest

Oxford Action for Palestine have organised a sit-in at university offices on Wellington Square.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3tjlrQC
via IFTTT

What do children learn in sex education?

New draft guidance says schools should not discuss gender identity, or teach under-nines about sex.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zVhfxvP
via IFTTT

Crisis-hit university students ordered to leave UK

Teesside University students have struggled to pay tuition fees since currency in Nigeria crashed.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/95ViRUj
via IFTTT

University's future was in 'significant doubt'

The University of Aberdeen says it has taken steps to now be on a "firm" future financial footing.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pbsO9G3
via IFTTT

'It felt like children were droids at toxic school'

Teachers speak out anonymously about standards enforced by a trust at four of its secondary schools.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xmRqQ60
via IFTTT

School asks for prom donations as pupils struggle

A Gwynedd school makes an appeal as it looks to support pupils who cannot afford the celebration.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/moW5sKZ
via IFTTT

Children evacuated over threat to school

Police and the school say all children are out of the building and safe.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hI5mLRG
via IFTTT

Everything you need to know about student loans

How do they work across the UK, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/O1bvBRy
via IFTTT

Late education plans mean kids miss out on support in England

Thousands of children miss out as some councils in England fail to meet deadlines, the BBC finds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oqFbl4Y
via IFTTT

What are the priorities for Wales's new education minister?

Lynne Neagle admits new role is "quite hard" in reply to a question posed by a primary school pupil.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7fv6qT
via IFTTT

Schools told not to teach about gender identity

Draft guidance for England ensures pupils are not exposed to disturbing content, the prime minister says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0auydUA
via IFTTT

Plan to ban sex education for children under nine

New guidance for schools in England is expected to be set out on Thursday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qNKMigy
via IFTTT

Support staff strike over pay at 35 Birmingham schools

Teaching assistants, catering staff and other works have gone on strike during Sats week.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fFZK8gj
via IFTTT

Student visa rules costing city millions - uni boss

Professor John Latham said visa restrictions were discouraging students from coming to the UK.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/PVoFWmx
via IFTTT

Everything you need to know about student loans

How do they work across the UK, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0v3Pgxr
via IFTTT

New tool to show actual grades needed to go to uni

Students hoping to start university in 2025 will be able to see recent successful applicants' grades.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5kKGU17
via IFTTT

Pupils miss classes as school cyber attacks rise

A school in Leicester says it is still feeling the effects of a "sinister" attack several weeks ago.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/d0G4F2f
via IFTTT

Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day

Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IRF192e
via IFTTT

Campus protests cannot target students, Keegan says

The education secretary says protests against Gaza war must not target students or disrupt learning.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SfW7CgX
via IFTTT

International students sleeping rough on campuses

One Students' Union says people are regularly sleeping in university buildings.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/EowCnq2
via IFTTT

GCSEs start with final bit of post-Covid support

This is the last year that students in England will get formulae sheets in maths and science.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sVEAPDW
via IFTTT

Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'

A new Channel 4 series shows the impact smartphone culture has had on parents as well as children.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/i5TKsbg
via IFTTT

Tech firms face tougher online age checks - Ofcom

Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/RMCbNkU
via IFTTT

'I had no friends because of school place delay'

Aurelia uses a wheelchair and had no school place for four months after leaving primary school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xDmFZVB
via IFTTT

Mould, bedbugs and rats - but students' rents go up

Campaigners call for rent-control measures as the average rises above £1,000 a month in Cardiff.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ED4WhYP
via IFTTT

Social media sites urged to stop school exam scams

Students say it is easy to find accounts falsely claiming to have access to GCSE and A-level papers.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/VRYS3p6
via IFTTT

Inside a 'peaceful and proud' Gaza protest camp at a UK university

Students tell the BBC why they're occupying their campus in protest against the war in Gaza.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nRkdNMq
via IFTTT

I Kissed A Girl: Gay dating show cast on love and friendship

I Kissed A Girl contestants talk about appearing on the UK's first lesbian dating show.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DZVHzFs
via IFTTT

'Student arrests will be my final college memory'

As graduations begin, three students reflect on a college experience bookended by Covid and now campus protests.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/p26sEjm
via IFTTT

What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2024?

When do GCSEs start and are there any changes to exams this year?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4yQCAY7
via IFTTT

Meat-free Mondays may be on menu for Surrey schools

Motion before county council proposes a plant-based menu at schools once a week to improve health.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/b6OymzT
via IFTTT

Students design and launch 'gang awareness' app

Northampton School for Girls hope their award-winning idea will keep children safe from exploitation.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/81WlbBH
via IFTTT

What do student protesters at US universities want?

Hundreds have been arrested as colleges struggle to deal with encampments, days before graduation.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hvnuF8J
via IFTTT

Special school pupils ‘tortured’ in calming rooms

The BBC has obtained confidential material revealing appalling abuse and neglect affecting 39 pupils.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/OkYw8lv
via IFTTT

Teachers urged to warn pupils of sextortion risk

The National Crime Agency issued fresh warnings as young boys are increasingly targeted by gangs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wFGQEm
via IFTTT

'I get overwhelmed by the noises and crowds of school'

Newman College in Oldham is one of many schools struggling with the legacy of the pandemic.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6rcsMvE
via IFTTT

Children hungry after school meals, says commissioner

A "snapshot" survey by Wales' children's commissioner found many children wanted more food at lunch.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0auY3vJ
via IFTTT

It is never too late to learn how to read - charity

A TV presenter who funds a university scholarship helps to unveil a new literacy drive.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/EtkRFYb
via IFTTT

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mdBQaFG
via IFTTT

Cambridge college sorry for messy bedroom photos

Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, apologises for shared housekeeping photos of student accommodation.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JjESyoU
via IFTTT

One-word Ofsted grades should stay, says government

The government says the judgements are useful for parents, after MPs called for them to be scrapped.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0nmJVDv
via IFTTT

School rated inadequate takes Ofsted to court

A Dunstable school given an inadequate rating by watchdog Ofsted begins a High Court challenge.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tyhEUYW
via IFTTT

City's schools say pupil attendance is 'broken'

The head teachers send a letter to families over plummeting attendance figures.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wu4a6dE
via IFTTT

School says 11-hour-day pilot is for pupil wellbeing

The school, with 40% of pupils eligible for free meals, says it provides a "private school service".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9NA2hnQ
via IFTTT

Government cancelled plans to test free childcare rollout, says watchdog

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BgDhKOH
via IFTTT

Drag queen Lady Bushra on growing up in Bradford

Lady Bushra, one of the UK's best-known British Asian drag queens, opens up about his first UK tour.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/U3WmqNa
via IFTTT

Going to university 'transformed my life'

Dr Suzella Palmer dropped out of school aged 14, but returned to education and is now a lecturer.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJVOgF6
via IFTTT

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pfWeK3R
via IFTTT

EU proposes some free movement for UK young people

The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ulYBiVh
via IFTTT

'Who tells your story?' Hamilton stars ask students

Hamilton actors teach Belfast children confidence and to speak up for what they believe in.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JOthSQ5
via IFTTT

Paedophiles could lose parental rights under new law

It comes after the BBC reported a mum's fight to stop her ex-husband getting access to their child.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/VTXh9mA
via IFTTT

Student rations ADHD medication ahead of exams

Students share their concerns about the medication shortage ahead of GCSEs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIy2ljs
via IFTTT

Paedophiles could lose parental rights under new law

It comes after the BBC reported a mum's fight to stop her ex-husband getting access to their child.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/OslPH5t
via IFTTT

Muslim student loses school prayer ban challenge

Michaela School was challenged at the High Court over a policy allegedly amounting to a prayer ban.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/rH3mOGF
via IFTTT

Half of area's pupils missing out on chosen secondary school

Less than half of children in Butetown get their top choice school compared with 88% across Cardiff.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZyY8j1W
via IFTTT

More of city's children not going to school - report

A council report says an increasing number of parents are refusing school places offered to them.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5QvxX0P
via IFTTT

Fears pupils prefer processed food to school meals

Reasons for children not wanting school meals include portion sizes and noisy canteens.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/29wslcI
via IFTTT

'I sent out 300 applications and got 299 rejections'

Universities and employers are working together to help low-income families start a career by 2030.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JPcNl94
via IFTTT

WhatsApp self-harm groups left parents 'terrified'

Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8XvnZVC
via IFTTT

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jIXnWxD
via IFTTT

Parents want TikTok star to encourage kids outdoors

Social media posts of the two-year-old exploring the natural world are watched by millions.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jymKUW0
via IFTTT

Boy, 17, accused of knocking teacher unconscious

He is alleged to have thrown the teacher to the floor before seizing her by the throat at a Dundee school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/v6S9AU5
via IFTTT

Living near Sure Start centre boosted GCSEs, study suggests

Children who grew up close to a centre achieved better GCSE grades than their peers, research suggests.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xNY5D7B
via IFTTT

Primary school places 2024: When do parents find out offers?

Parents will soon be finding out which primary school their children will be going to.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/dDwH60I
via IFTTT

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zdcNFGU
via IFTTT

Lib Dems unveil special needs support plan

Leader Ed Davey wants a new national champion to tackle the most complex special educational needs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pIniG8q
via IFTTT

Be hopeful on bad days, Ruth Perry told pupils

The head teacher, whose suicide was linked to an Ofsted visit, recorded a video message in lockdown.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ouEAisX
via IFTTT

Head teachers locked SEND pupils in rooms - report

Odran Doran and Simon Black are banned from teaching as allegations against them are proven.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6D9Sjkh
via IFTTT

Union calls for inquiry to curb sexism in schools

Teachers fear sexism is on the rise in schools because of harmful content on children's phones.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fq2zwVU
via IFTTT

Primary school places 2024: When do parents find out offers?

Parents will soon be finding out which primary school their children will be going to.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/45ox2ne
via IFTTT

Teachers' strikes: When, where and why?

The National Education Union has been considering whether to go on strike again in 2024.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xTJhi89
via IFTTT

The woman who wants to teach the North East to read

Former teacher Kerry Clegg says low literacy levels mean people cannot read medical notes.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/plbQFPv
via IFTTT

Teachers could strike in September, union says

National Education Union members are expected to vote on whether to hold a formal strike ballot.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hp1qtMo
via IFTTT

Labour commits to Tory childcare expansion plan

From this week, working parents with two-year-olds will be eligible for 15 hours of free childcare.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LvwrSuq
via IFTTT

Classroom violence drives teachers from profession

One teacher says abuse from pupils is the worst is has been since she began.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/KDb2zOj
via IFTTT

Sunak defends rollout of free childcare hours

Rishi Sunak says it is a "positive and exciting moment" after Labour called the system a "total mess".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QpTmn38
via IFTTT

Classroom violence drives teachers from profession

One teacher says abuse from pupils is the worst is has been since she began.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zvnpsd7
via IFTTT

Call for suicide prevention support for teachers

Teachers' union NASUWT is set to vote on a motion calling for fully-funded mental health training.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mt75Q2q
via IFTTT

The working farm tackling anxiety in young people

GroundEd provides training to students who have special educational needs such as autism and anxiety.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rfclmwv
via IFTTT

Council spending on special needs transport doubles

The rising cost of getting children to school is a key driver of current pressure on council budgets.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DJ5gm1L
via IFTTT

UK's highest student loan revealed to be £231,000

BBC obtains "eye-watering" figures showing nearly £55,000 of interest was accumulated on one balance.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eh27bif
via IFTTT

Successful school building bids drop to record low

The government has approved the lowest number of school building work requests since its model began.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hfZoKBq
via IFTTT

'We don't live, we're just alive': Afghan girls despair at Taliban school ban

The new term has begun, but secondary school remains closed to girls for another academic year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ugq1lok
via IFTTT

'Our school has been crumbling for 20 years'

Schools fear they are "stuck" after the final spots on a rebuilding programme went to Raac schools.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/x2qylgr
via IFTTT

'We don't live, we're just alive': Afghan girls despair at Taliban school ban

The new term has begun, but secondary school remains closed to girls for another academic year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zXbMAiK
via IFTTT

UK's highest student loan revealed to be £231,000

BBC obtains "eye-watering" figures showing nearly £55,000 of interest was accumulated on one balance.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jizh7VL
via IFTTT

Leaking schools 'stuck' after Raac rebuild pledges

"This school's got everything else wrong with it - but it doesn't have problems with Raac," one head says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BOi6Cay
via IFTTT

Children need protection from drug gangs, expert says

Tens of thousands of children are at risk of being groomed and coerced into crime, a leading expert says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IBm3Q5f
via IFTTT

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and when do I apply?

Parents in England who want 15 hours of free childcare for two-year-olds face an important deadline.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/id6cOeN
via IFTTT

NI lecturers reject 'insulting' pay offer

UCU and NASUWT call on the economy minister to "urgently engage" in talks over lecturer pay.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gi0QaBx
via IFTTT

PE teachers retrain in maths to fill school gaps

As research warns of maths teacher shortages, schools say they are turning to PE teachers to plug gaps.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ezv94Vt
via IFTTT

The rehab service that keeps families together

Harper House supports parents to get clean while still having responsibility for their children.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qsXQF2V
via IFTTT

Schools failing children with allergies - report

A Cambridgeshire mum wants changes to the law to protect children with allergies after her son died.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/H5dwxzM
via IFTTT

Childcare shortage worsens as costs rise – report

Fewer than a third of councils in all areas have enough spaces for children under two, a charity finds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cKNpROV
via IFTTT

Secret classes to counter Russian brainwashing in occupied Ukraine

Forced to move from Melitopol, “Nataliia” now risks teaching hundreds of former students online.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NmgPXKR
via IFTTT

How a head teacher saved his pupils from a knifeman

Children hid under desks as Ciran Stapleton kept an armed intruder talking in the school corridor.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GDSjdA4
via IFTTT

Head disgusted by food requests in-house caterers

Jason Ashley says he has a "lack of trust in Chartwells to transform the catering" in his school.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FCwxhGN
via IFTTT

Essex is the worst in England for SEND assessments

Essex is the worst place in England for assessing children with special needs with just 1% complete in 20 weeks.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qs3Dvgn
via IFTTT

What are children learning in sex education?

Schools often consult parents about RSHE teaching, but some disagreements have led to protests.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tybDw6q
via IFTTT

Gaza medical student raises funds to finish degree

Mohammed Alhabil trained at two Oxford hospitals and returned to Gaza weeks before the conflict broke out.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/y79GRgV
via IFTTT

NHS staff to get paid leave after miscarriages

Those who miscarry in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy can take 10 days' paid leave, NHS England says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UNcOVH2
via IFTTT

Geoff Norcott: Should my son bother going to uni?

The comedian and former teacher says he has become sceptical about the value of university degrees.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/m3d90gW
via IFTTT

Cambridge University to scrap state school targets

The university's current target is to have at least 69% of undergraduates coming from state schools.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CYijdoK
via IFTTT

Curriculum shake-up pledge made during Labour visit

The senior Labour figures joined a primary school music class during their visit.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pZJq6B5
via IFTTT

How China's boarding schools are silencing Tibet’s language

Mandarin is being taught to Tibetans as their main language, threatening the future of their culture.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tMqBhcT
via IFTTT

Geoff Norcott: Should my son bother going to uni?

The comedian and former teacher says he has become sceptical about the value of university degrees.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJCS27Z
via IFTTT

Jacqueline Wilson reads to zoo animals on World Book Day

The best-selling children's novelist visited animals at Drusillas Zoo park near Alfriston.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tKMN0Uv
via IFTTT

How a BBC experiment pioneered programmes for schools

It is 100 years since pupils in Glasgow became the first to experience special programming for schools.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ix7LqPU
via IFTTT

Parents on up to £80,000 eligible for child benefit

The benefit will not be taken away entirely until an individual earns £80,000, under changes in the Budget.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QgD4tVo
via IFTTT

How are the child benefit rules changing?

Changes announced in the Budget men people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/csM41HC
via IFTTT

Primary pupil found with knife at school

The school says the child carried a blade over bullying fears and showed it to pupils.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ozDtOFR
via IFTTT

How a BBC experiment pioneered programmes for schools

It is 100 years since pupils in Glasgow became the first to experience special programming for schools.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ix7LqPU
via IFTTT

Childcare and work: Did the last Budget deliver?

The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/67O3Vrx
via IFTTT

Childcare and work: Did the last Budget deliver?

The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/67O3Vrx
via IFTTT

School checking absent pupils' bins branded 'snoops'

Staff from Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster check for post on doorsteps and bin movements.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4JAdTLW
via IFTTT

Candlelit vigil held for students lost to suicide

The event in Leeds was led by Bob Abrahart, whose daughter Natasha took her own life in 2018.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NrS5OWy
via IFTTT

Hunt: Childcare plan on track but no guarantees

The chancellor says he is confident an expansion of free childcare will be delivered as planned.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/a2pfXAw
via IFTTT

Worcestershire pupils blame absence on routine shattered by Covid

Nearly 25% of the area's secondary school pupils have been persistently absent this academic year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftXuJoS
via IFTTT

Esther Ghey discusses online safety with PM

The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey hails the meeting as "really productive".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/uTNqrPA
via IFTTT

Welsh government admits free school meals failing

Ministers admit acting unlawfully but say there is not the money to bring back free holiday meals.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/dprNI0h
via IFTTT

Pupils embracing mobile-free school days

Students say handing in their devices at the start of the school day means they can focus on lessons.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QyU2oLN
via IFTTT

North Yorkshire schools could face £11m deficit

The deteriorating financial position of local schools is a "repeating pattern", councillors hear.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zwRiu1E
via IFTTT

School absence fines for parents to rise by £20

Most of the fines in England are for unauthorised term-time holidays, the education secretary says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/aWzBoDk
via IFTTT

Helping South Asian lone parents combat loneliness

South Asian single parents across London join together to help battle the stigma they feel.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SEDMov2
via IFTTT

Free tuition a 'beacon of hope' for med students

After a former professor donated $1bn the Bronx school, students see hope for expanding access to a medical education

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Chg37Gw
via IFTTT

Rise in the number of home-schooled children

Parents say teaching their children at home rather than in school better suits their needs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kf6BJLW
via IFTTT

College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift

The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gHbAKZh
via IFTTT

Disabled girl left without school place for almost a year

Zoe and her daughter Olive say they are in "perpetual summer holidays" and have been left in "limbo".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6B3lNtL
via IFTTT

School warning as explicit images shared to pupils

North Bromsgrove High School and Sixth Form says the WhatsApp group has members as young as nine.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AyxjVYv
via IFTTT

Parents fear son 'won't cope' in mainstream school

Joseph, 11, was born three months prematurely and has autism and learning difficulties.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/PoZO2BT
via IFTTT

Who is Ruby Franke, the jailed parenting influencer?

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been jailed for at least four years for child abuse.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/uFEDW4b
via IFTTT

Conjoined twins given days to live are proving world wrong

Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kDbm1np
via IFTTT

Air filters for London's polluted schools - mayor

The Mayor of London says 200 schools will have PM2.5 filters installed in a pilot project.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cB4Xz3R
via IFTTT

Do half of schools ban mobile phones?

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan made claims about mobile phones in schools and education funding.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2PuxV7q
via IFTTT

Students unable to afford food for days - union

A student union leader says the situation for some is "desperate" as they are "at breaking point".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/God67jm
via IFTTT

Schools given new guidance on stopping phone use

The government says the move will help to 'minimise disruption and improve behaviour in classrooms'.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JHxzX0c
via IFTTT

Is it even possible to do 28 A-levels - and what's the cost?

You will need every available exam session to sit all your papers, and each can cost more than £50.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/aRmSgVs
via IFTTT

Exam staff begin industrial action over pay

Workers will not carry out overtime, work weekends or accrue time off in lieu during the action.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sEv1J2w
via IFTTT

State school pupils back royals more than private

Researchers find children more positive about the royals than sceptical young adults.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nkyC7Dv
via IFTTT

UK antisemitic hate crimes hit new high - charity

Reports to a Jewish security charity say incidents were almost double the previous record set in 2021.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sWbT2vc
via IFTTT

Teacher banned from the profession for life

Daniel Treamer was found to have had an inappropriate relationship with a pupil.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2BFUih
via IFTTT

Court to rule on university duty of care to students

The ruling follows the death of 20-year-old University of Bristol student Natasha Abrahart.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/PZxjCgE
via IFTTT

Sixth former describes life taking 28 A-Levels

Mahnoor Cheema, 17, says she still has spare time despite the number of subjects she studies.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1mQJVba
via IFTTT

School worries for new mums as classes fill up

Two sisters will register their babies of only a few weeks old for school due to high demand.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yxQUHM7
via IFTTT

'Unaffordable' childcare to be debated at Stormont

A Sinn Féin motion calls on the executive to prioritise high quality, affordable childcare.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vrNcLAk
via IFTTT

Schools consider legal advice in parent parking row

They want people to stop using their staff car park but parents say they have nowhere safe to park.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3MeYUAf
via IFTTT

Schools in budget crisis as PFI charges soar

Inflation sends Private Finance Initiative contracts spiralling, cutting into classroom spending

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rg8Gmrw
via IFTTT

Book returned to school library after 120 years

The book, presented to a child at a school in Birmingham in 1904, resurfaces via a jumble sale.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QhqnMf2
via IFTTT

Baby boom in gym as newborns watch mums work out

It is a gym with a difference where breaks are to change nappies, not to have a drink of water.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nELPVty
via IFTTT

More than 100 Raac school buildings to be rebuilt

In England, 234 schools have been confirmed to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HDkj3yc
via IFTTT

Children's commissioner backs 'under-16s' phone'

Brianna Ghey's mum Esther has said children under 16 should not be able to access social media apps.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7mYWqRC
via IFTTT

Schools need mindfulness - Brianna's head teacher

Emma Mills attended a debate on mindfulness in schools, with Brianna's mother, Esther, in Parliament.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/G8e9wc0
via IFTTT

When parents get the blame for a child's mass shooting

The conviction of a Michigan mother for her son's school shooting could have far-reaching implications.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YckCR7m
via IFTTT

Headteacher to climb mountain for school heating

Two members of staff are set to climb Kilimanjaro to raise money for a new school heating system.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YqiexQL
via IFTTT

Explicit comments on school app after apparent hack

Parents say they are worried by the inappropriate comments on the Class Charts app.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ECS5fZ9
via IFTTT

I'm confident on free childcare expansion - Keegan

But the education secretary does not confirm the scheme will be ready for all eligible parents.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2PEeSBi
via IFTTT

International student admissions to be reviewed

Universities UK says students must have confidence that the system is 'fair, transparent and robust'.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/P3lqf78
via IFTTT

Cash offer for new childcare workers amid shortage

A £1,000 payment will be offered to thousands joining the early-years sector in England.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cNEWa4m
via IFTTT

National SEND warning after Surrey case - watchdog

The council watchdog warns of educational psychologist shortages after a complaint in Surrey.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ER1iCrX
via IFTTT

SQA exam staff to strike over pay dispute

The Scottish exams body says the pay deal is the "best offer possible".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZ0rzXy
via IFTTT

Headteacher who misused funds banned from teaching

The ex-police officer implicated colleagues in his dishonest conduct, a misconduct report says.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/ks9W1mw
via IFTTT

More school closures predicted for London

The demand for school places is decreasing across the capital as birth rates plummet.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/XOszpEl
via IFTTT

What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?

T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/JEmDG1Y
via IFTTT

Disposable vape ban: 'It can't come soon enough'

The BBC speaks to young people, a parent and a vape shop owner about the proposed disposable vape ban.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/EplhFs1
via IFTTT

You've heard of GCSEs, so what are VCSEs?

VCSEs are Wales' new vocational qualifications for 14-16 year olds from 2027. Here's what to expect.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/lduYNwn
via IFTTT

The school for pupils who reject the mainstream

The Konstam unit uses equine therapy, art and music to entice pupils back into formal education.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/NrXYH0B
via IFTTT

The Nigerian professor who makes more money welding

He has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/NJLVSi0
via IFTTT

Ofsted: MPs call for an end to single-word grades

The cross-party committee says the consequences of an "inadequate" judgement should be far less severe.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/uJ9OnVB
via IFTTT

Family moves 180 miles for special-needs nursery space

There will be fewer places for children with SEND, following the childcare expansion, a survey suggests

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/1Jz4OAy
via IFTTT

Parents taking children out of Raac schools - union

Parents are taking their children out of schools with dangerous concrete, a head teachers’ union says.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/ufrIL5l
via IFTTT

Dyson donation of £6m to Malmesbury primary given go-ahead

The government approves the charity donation to pay for an expansion to Malmesbury Primary School

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/TNU5V9G
via IFTTT

Videos show schools in urgent need of repair

Teachers sent BBC Panorama videos of cold classrooms, leaky roofs and cracked walls.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/NyTlfq1
via IFTTT

Crumbling schools plagued by leaks and cold, BBC finds

Teachers tell Panorama that some buildings in urgent need of repair are "not fit for purpose”.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/C9mA1uM
via IFTTT

Ofsted: Head teachers can request pause as inspections resume

Lead inspectors in England were given mental health awareness training during the two-week pause.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/1lHb7gt
via IFTTT

Israel-Gaza: London school warns it may close over Palestine patch row

The east London primary told parents it had received serious threats, including arson, against its staff.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/Vgpm3P0
via IFTTT

Ofsted sorry for its role in Ruth Perry's suicide

It is the first time the inspectorate has taken responsibility for the part it played in her death.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/Ybrkeny
via IFTTT

Demolition of newly-built schools could cost £150m

The government is criticised over three new schools which were declared unsafe after being built.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/HJNVw5b
via IFTTT

Michaela School: Reversing prayer ban would expose school to risk, High Court hears

Allowing prayer rituals at a high-achieving London school would "undermine inclusion", the High Court hears.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/Q8ezbmv
via IFTTT

Michael Morpurgo leads call for urgent children's reading investment

Children's laureates sign open letter pressing government to invest in early years reading.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/vJtarzM
via IFTTT

Religion: Pupil takes school to court over alleged prayer ban

A pupil at Katharine Birbalsingh's school in Brent says not being able to pray "messes up her day".

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/lIUrYqV
via IFTTT

New university centre aims to shield women from online violence

The Open University has been awarded £7.7m to develop research and to inform law, it says.

from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/iOMncS0
via IFTTT