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.

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Mum hopes late daughter would be proud of MBE

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

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OnlyFans, porn, and the fall in teen condom use

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

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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'Worrying' 40% of Scottish pupils passed maths

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

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School fundraises for New York dance opportunity

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

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University to offer paramedic masters degree

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

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'Shocking' rise in home-schooled pupils with SEND

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

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'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.

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'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.

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Teachers locked out of school to return to classes

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

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Teacher struck off for sending naked picture

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

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Plan to register children not in school takes shape

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

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'NI students choose between heating or eating'

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

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

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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Primary school closed due to storm damage

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

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High number of pupils regularly missing school

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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School staff facing abuse daily - survey finds

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

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

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

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