Biggest school in Highlands to become a 'no-phone zone'

Inverness Royal Academy said in a message to pupils and parents the new rule would start in February.

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Head serves school dinners amid 'catering failings'

Malmesbury School's Christmas dinner was under threat due to staffing issues, according to its head.

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Singing at school shouldn't just be for Christmas, teachers say

New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.

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Ho ho no! Four ways to stop kids' Christmas meltdowns

Four ways to keep the magic without the meltdowns and create stress-free festive fun for children.

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Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys

The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.

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Essay cheating at universities an 'open secret'

An essay mill owner says he's made millions, while an ex-lecturer says he quit due to rife cheating.

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Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands

The UK had ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.

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How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

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AI has entered the classroom - but is it the solution for overworked teachers?

From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom?

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Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils

The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England.

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Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation

The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.

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Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases

Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.

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Strict school 'harmful' to some pupils, review says

Review finds Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy's policies are "harmful" to some vulnerable pupils.

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'School punished my child because I missed her parents' evening'

Louise Butcher is one of many parents who say a federation's two schools are too strict with pupils.

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What is an apprenticeship and how much is the pay?

Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.

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How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society

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We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says

The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

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Former school could become campus for Send pupils

The council says repurposing an old school will "create urgently needed places locally".

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Cost of unregistered children's care homes a 'national scandal' - Ofsted

The Children's Homes Association says there is no clear national plan and government must 'fix the system'.

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'Predatory' head teacher struck off after exposing himself in school

James 'Jamie' Richards left several staff traumatised and was described as "predatory" by a panel.

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Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care

Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.

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School shuts for deep clean after pupil sickness

Congleton High School wrote to staff and parents to inform them of the closure.

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'I won't be able to finish my degree if international fees go up'

Manou, a student at Trinity Laban, is worried about the government's proposed 6% levy.

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Special needs school pupils at home due to mouldy classrooms

More than 30 pupils at Sandelford Special School in Coleraine are facing remote learning due to health and safety issues.

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Students evacuated after fire at university hall

Up to 40 firefighters deal with the blaze that started in a kitchen.

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Teaching staff to strike over use of 'virtual teacher'

A Lancashire school says some top sets are taught this way due to a shortage of specialist teachers.

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Instagram owner Meta tells Australian teens accounts will close

Under-sixteens will be banned from major social media plaforms from 10 December.

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What is a Neet and what causes a young person to become one?

The government says it wants to tackle the high number of people not in education, employment or training.

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Pupil, 18, dies at private school

Police say the death of the pupil on Monday is not being treated as suspicious.

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Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says

A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.

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Why the shake-up of school inspections risks causing new problems

Ofsted's new 'traffic light' rating system comes into force this week - does this mark meaningful change or, as one expert puts it, 'high level tinkering'?

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University staff to strike as jobs row escalates

Union members plan to walk out later this month over plans to cut 400 roles at Lancaster University.

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Councils warn of 'total collapse' in special needs system

The government is facing political pressure as it tries to reform the "broken" system of support for children with special educational needs.

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Nursery pays out £10,000 after toddler breaks leg on first day

Skye Tucker fell from a nappy changing table at Little Clouds Nursery in Altens, Aberdeen, in January this year.

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'Substantial' risk to life from fire in school, report finds

The BBC has seen the report which points out issues with fire doors, fire exits and the storage of combustibles at Lenzie Academy.

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Fresh strike action begins at city university

Union members at Sheffield Hallam Uni strike in a dispute over job losses, workload and welfare.

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Three arrested after school emergency lockdown

Police say two teenagers and a man are arrested on suspicion of an imitation firearm.

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Teacher ban for drinking and crashing into gates

Michelle Stant is found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct at a misconduct hearing.

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University to suspend music and language courses

In a statement the institution also says it is "proposing to reduce its nursing offer".

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UKHSA 'monitoring situation' after meningitis cases

The government body says meningitis symptoms can easily be confused with a hangover.

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Son who sued parents must stay at Ghana boarding school, judge rules

The boy, 14 and from London, took his parents to court after they sent him to school in Africa.

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New university being considered for seaside town

Dorset Council is considering a number of proposals for Weymouth, including a new university.

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China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police

Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.

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Not having the time of your life at uni? You're not alone

Many freshers come with high expectations of what they imagine will be the best years of their lives.

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UKHSA 'monitoring situation' after meningitis cases

The government body says meningitis symptoms can easily be confused with a hangover.

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Pledge to remove Raac from schools by 2029

The Labour government makes a new promise for schools containing the unsafe concrete.

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Councils paying school transport costs for 470,000 pupils in England

Local authorities say the cost of providing school transport is becoming "financially unsustainable".

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Students praise scheme for tackling GCSEs stress

Sam Coton, from Evesham, runs workshops in schools to help pupils cope with modern life pressures.

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'I took a DNA test - it blew my life apart'

One man says he wishes he had never traced his family tree after he made a shocking discovery.

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Will my uni fees rise next year? What is a V-level? Your questions answered

The DfE has announced it will raise tuition fees every year, and will bring in new V-levels after GCSEs.

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PM 'implores' school trust to install field ramp

Sir Keir Starmer urges the school trust to "match the positivity and the courage" of Millie, 12.

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Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK

The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.

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'I overcame Covid panic attacks to get my GCSEs'

Tamsin says a scheme from her Droitwich school helped her boost her post-pandemic attendance.

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Overseas student levy sparks 'deep concern'

The levy will pay for maintenance grants, but North East universities say there will be challenges.

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Three Send students reflect on their school experience - and what they'd like to change

The Institute for Public Policy Research says there should be more comprehensive support for Send students in mainstream schools.

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Reform of special educational needs system delayed until 2026

The government says it needs more time to test proposals for the special educational needs system.

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Will my uni fees rise next year? What is a V-level? Your questions answered

The DfE has announced it will raise tuition fees every year, and will bring in new V-levels after GCSEs.

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The Covid Inquiry has forced Johnson to confront his 'personal horror'

School closures were the only option, but Covid lockdowns went too far - the fine line Boris Johnson treaded.

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Children paid 'huge price' in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry

The former PM says lockdown rules "probably did go too far" and says children could have been exempted.

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What does university cost, and is it worth it?

With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

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Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK

The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.

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Are two-week half-terms a blessing or a curse?

Many schools are extending autumn breaks, but what do parents, teachers and experts think?

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SEND students share nerve-wracking journey planning life after college

The BBC is following the lives of final-year students at Gloucestershire's National Star College.

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Millions needed to fix schools in 'state of disrepair'

A report published today says staff and pupils may be at risk due to the maintenance backlog.

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School taking action as teens 'terminally online'

One head teacher is considering using locking magnetic pouches so pupils cannot use their phones.

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Boris Johnson 'chose NHS over children', ex-minister tells Covid inquiry

The former education secretary tells the Covid inquiry there was a "lack of seriousness" in government.

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Parents taught self defence against their children

Some parents say help is not available quickly enough to deal with violence from their children.

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Young children taking knives to school, BBC finds

Incidents of young children bringing knives into primary schools have been revealed by a BBC investigation.

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'We must catch up soon!' How to stop ghosting your friends

How to keep friendships alive as an adult alongside work, family and endless to-do lists.

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Universities must tackle antisemitism, says Education Secretary Phillipson

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Jewish students do not feel safe, as she sets out measures to tackle antisemitism.

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Young people say smartphones 'almost essential'

Dorset young people says their devices help them stay in touch with friends and feel safer.

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School 'not causative' in pupil's death - coroner

An inquest hears boarding school pupil Georgia Scarff had anxiety and was hit by a lorry.

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Universities risk sanctions over Gaza protests, watchdog says

Arif Ahmed says freedom of speech does not mean the freedom to harass and discriminate Jewish students.

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Thousands more university jobs cut as financial crisis deepens

University workers will vote on national strike action this month over a 1.4% pay offer made in the summer.

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How Stacey Solomon decluttered our homes back from the brink

Three families share the realisations that enabled them to declutter and transform their homes and lives.

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PM urges students not to join pro-Palestinian protests on 7 October

The prime minister says it is "un-British" to hold pro-Palestinian protests on the second anniversary of Hamas's attacks on Israel.

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'Half my mind is still in Gaza': Evacuated teacher begins studies in UK

Sanaa el-Azab is one of 58 people who have been evacuated from Gaza to study at universities in the UK on scholarships.

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AS-levels could be scrapped and GCSE grades changed under plans

The Department of Education is considering removing AS-levels and a return to a two-year A-level course.

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Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears

Some children paid "the highest price" of death because of redeployments, says health visiting charity head.

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Somalia to increase Swahili teaching to boost East African ties

The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.

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How Stacey Solomon decluttered our homes back from the brink

Three families share the realisations that enabled them to declutter and transform their homes and lives.

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True cost of becoming a mum highlighted in new data on pay

New figures reveal mums in England see their earnings drop after having a first, second and third child.

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Parents fined as daughter absent nearly 200 times

A mum and dad have been fined, despite spending up to £70 per week trying to get daughter to school, a court heard.

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PM urges students not to join pro-Palestinian protests on 7 October

The prime minister says it is "un-British" to hold pro-Palestinian protests on the second anniversary of Hamas's attacks on Israel.

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AS-levels could be scrapped and GCSE grades changed under plans

The Department of Education is considering removing AS-levels and a return to a two-year A-level course.

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Teacher says pupils calmer after smartphone ban

Marie Lally says children are turning up at the school gates "more focused".

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Reform Send system now or face billions in extra costs, ministers warned

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says more than 200,000 extra children will need Send support by 2029.

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'Toxic' phone use impacting 'struggling' students

The study found pupils who are struggling academically are more likely to see self harm content online.

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Maintenance grants to return for some students

The support will be available to those on "priority courses", with more detail to come in the autumn Budget.

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Say sorry to children for Covid errors, ex-children's commissioner tells ministers

Anne Longfield says ministers at the time prioritised opening pubs and theme parks before schools.

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Parents working from home affecting school attendance

Martyn Groucutt said school attendance in Monmouthshire had not recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

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PM sets new target for under-25s in university, college or apprenticeships

Sir Keir Starmer says the Blair-era ambition of seeing half of young people in university is not "right for our times".

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'Toxic' phone use impacting 'struggling' students

The study found pupils who are struggling academically are more likely to see self harm content online.

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Scottish schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls

The Scottish government has issued new guidance following two landmark court rulings.

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Disabled daughter excluded from playground - family

A family say upgrade plans to a playground in Bromsgrove mean their disabled daughter cannot use it.

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Data breach saw pupils' details sent to strangers

The local authority apologises to parents for the error and is investigating what happened.

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New Ofsted grading worse for wellbeing - headteachers

The new system of grading using report cards is set to be introduced by Ofsted in November.

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Maintenance grants to return for some students

The support will be available to those on "priority courses", with more detail to come in the autumn Budget.

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Nursery hackers threaten to publish more children's profiles online

The criminals say they will share 30 more profiles along with 100 employees' data if a ransom is not paid.

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Year 8 pupils to sit compulsory reading tests under new plans

The government says reading is key, but unions say it could lead to more stress for staff and students.

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Children to be auto-enrolled for free school meals

The new system will go live in September 2026, Cornwall Council said.

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Two boys bailed after knife incident at college

The pair have been released on bail until the end of November, police say.

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I want to do an apprenticeship but no employer will take me on

Ryan Beggs, 19, has been enrolling in apprenticeship courses for the past two years but has been unable to find a suitable employer.

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My student loan doesn't cover my bills, so I wear my work uniform to lectures

As students struggle to cover the cost of university, the BBC speaks to young people to find out how they make it work.

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I didn't want sex with my husband after having our baby

Both women and men can experience a loss of libido after having a child, here's what can help.

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Students 'overwhelmed' by managing finances

The average London student spends £1,269 per month on basics like rent and food, data suggests.

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University bosses spent £150,000 on flights - union

Leaders have been taking first class flights while staff are being made redundant, a union says.

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More school-starters missing key skills like toilet training, teachers say

Teaching unions say schools are "picking up the pieces" as more children are starting reception without key skills.

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Children and teenagers share impact of pandemic in new report

Children describe positive memories of family time, as well as the darker side of pandemic life online.

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Ofsted to bring in 'report card' school inspections despite criticism

A new monitoring system will also be introduced, so schools can improve negative grades more quickly.

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Guidance on support for trans pupils removed from website

A recent Supreme Court ruling on biological sex appears to have led to a review of the 2019 guidance.

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Cost of children's homes doubles but care can be poor, says report

Huge sums spent on children's residential care in England do not represent value for money, says spending watchdog.

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'Visit my city before casting your judgement'

About 2,000 pupils in Sunderland will benefit from the partnership, education bosses say.

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School uniform rules treat pupils 'like criminals'

Parents also claim there are only six toilets accessible for girls in the school.

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Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warns

The Information Commissioner's Office says schools face an "insider threat" from children as young as seven.

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UK's first 'super-university' to be created as two merge from 2026

Universities are facing ongoing financial worries, with the regulator saying other mergers could follow.

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'Visit my city before casting your judgement'

About 2,000 pupils in Sunderland will benefit from the partnership, education bosses say.

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Ofsted to bring in 'report card' school inspections despite criticism

A new monitoring system will also be introduced, so schools can improve negative grades more quickly.

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Guidance on support for trans pupils removed from website

A recent Supreme Court ruling on biological sex appears to have led to a review of the 2019 guidance.

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'Lack of services for my son leaves me feeling like a prisoner'

SEN children and their parents stand outside Stormont Buildings in protest over the lack of support and services.

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'No plans' for closed private school site

Our Lady's Abingdon's owners say they hope to find a "charitable" use for the land and buildings

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School sixth forms 'struggling to keep students'

It comes as one sixth form says it can no longer offer provisions for new Year 12 students in the county.

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Demand for second-hand school uniform rises

Charities and community groups have seen a rise in demand for second hand school uniform.

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Year 12 cancelled at start of school's new term

Parents are sent a letter just as the new school year starts telling them A levels are being dropped.

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'Less of a stigma' on second-hand school uniforms

A family with four children spends £800 on uniforms despite buying many in sales and from charity.

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Send system hijacked by parents – Reform UK's Tice

The Reform UK deputy leader says some children are receiving Send provision who do not need it.

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Parents painting and fundraising to support schools

Schools in Banbury and Wallingford are relying on parents' help to improve

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Meet the three-year-olds helping anxious teens spend more time in school

As school returns, we look at a scheme that pairs teenagers with toddlers from a local nursery in a bid to help increase school attendance.

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Mother 'heartbroken' by park's poor accessibility

Two-year-old Hannah cannot use most play equipment due to her cerebral palsy.

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Enforcing Australia's social media ban on kids is possible but contains risks, report says

However a trial of the technology enforcement options found shortcomings and risks with all of them.

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More parents to get childcare funding as nurseries struggle with demand

Working parents are now able to access 30 hours of childcare per week, paid for by the government.

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First week 'critical' to avoid children missing school later, parents told

Data suggests more than half of children who miss a day at the start of term become persistently absent.

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Meet the three-year-olds helping anxious teens spend more time in school

As school returns, we look at a scheme that pairs teenagers with toddlers from a local nursery in a bid to help increase school attendance.

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School set to reopen for new term following fire

Several fire crews had to be called after the fire broke out on the final day of the school year

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Tributes pour in for 'inspirational' school leader

Dave Baker, founder of the Olympus Academy Trust, held many senior roles in the education sector.

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How working parents can get 30 hours of free childcare

Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

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Gazan students granted approval to study in UK

British government approves arrival of around 40 students with funded scholarships, pending Israeli approval.

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'Once-in-a-lifetime chance': Gaza scholars await UK evacuation to pursue studies

Students express frustration over the uncertainty of evacuation plans to the UK.

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Are girls being left behind in school? Experts are sounding the alarm

Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest on record?

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Record numbers of GCSE results were resits - are we in a 'resit crisis'?

With pupils resitting Maths and English GCSEs at an all-time high, and fewer than a fifth of those passing, is the system broken?

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Five key takeaways from this year's GCSE results

The GCSE pass rate has fallen again this year. Here's what you need to know.

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Parents on low wages struggling to get school uniform grant

Campaigners said the clothing grant should be available to all parents who claim Universal Credit.

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'Taking 23 A-Levels was not stressful at all'

Mahnoor Cheema, from Slough, said she had done less studying than the average student.

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Students face nervous wait for GCSE and BTec results

The GCSE pass rate is expected to be broadly similar to 2024, after years of flux during the Covid pandemic.

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Five key takeaways from 2025's A-level results

Top A-level results have risen again. Here's what you need to know.

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Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?

Some parents offer money and gifts ahead of exams results - but does the promise of a reward work?

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What results day is like when you're neurodivergent - and how parents can help

Three young people tell the BBC what support they would have liked during their recent results days.

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'Do you have a girlfriend yet?': Pupils open time capsule letters to self

Students at a secondary school in London wrote letters to themselves at the height of Covid - and opened them again just before their GCSEs.

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Why did so many teens get into their first choice uni this year?

A record number of 18-year-olds have been accepted by their "firm" university choice. Here's what's going on.

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Why did boys outperform girls at top A-level grades?

The percentage of boys' grades that were A* or A was 28.4%, narrowly beating the 28.2% achieved by girls.

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'The culmination of a lot of hard work': Joy, relief and worry as students get results

After a nerve-wracking wait, students react to their results and share what they plan to do next.

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Five key takeaways from 2025's A-level results

Top A-level results have risen again. Here's what you need to know.

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What is an apprenticeship and how much are apprentices paid?

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

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Students face nervous overnight wait for A-level, T-level and BTec grades

Admissions experts say a record number of 18-year-olds could get into their first choice of university.

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Teacher banned over sexual messages sent to pupils

Dale Millar-Evans unknowingly sent messages to undercover police officers, a tribunal hears.

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I didn't go to uni - now I work as a celebrity photographer

The BBC speaks to four young people who say skipping university does not have to mean missing out on success.

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Free uniform pop-up 'godsend', mum says

Primary school uniforms cost parents, on average, more than £300 a year, government figures show.

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University applications from Wales fall again

Young people consider the next steps as Ucas data shows declining university applications.

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Teacher banned for 'sexually motivated' messages

Kerim Brown sent sexual messages and a topless picture of himself to a student, a panel finds.

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Term-time holiday fines increase by 60%

The council handed out more than 4,000 fixed penalty notices last year.

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'Are we not working class enough?' Students divided on civil service internship reform

Some feel left out of a new government jobs scheme, but others are excited about the opportunity to get into the civil service.

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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.

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What are BTecs and how are they graded?

Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.

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Students reminded of exam stress text support

The free service provides confidential 24/7 support to students struggling with exam-related worry.

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School to be rebuilt years after finding RAAC

Education chiefs hope the rebuild will ease pressure on school places in the area.

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Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children's sweets

Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.

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Call for help with school uniform costs in England

Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.

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Number of term-time holiday fines double in county

The fines are given when a child registers 10 unauthorised half-day school absences, a council says.

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Pupils across Scotland to receive exam results

Certificates will be delivered by first-class post, though many students will also receive a text or email.

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SQA results day 2025: What happens after results come out?

Around 147,000 students across Scotland will receive their exams results on 5 August.

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Chinese university students told to spy on classmates, report says

Lecturers are also being harassed, the report finds, as ministers say threats will not be tolerated.

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Tuition fees in England and Wales rise to £9,535

Maintenance loans have also gone up, meaning students can borrow more to help with living costs.

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Older driver rules 'could have saved mum's life'

Claire Eady is calling for new regulations after losing her elderly mother in a crash.

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'We were sure we wouldn't bump into each other at uni'

A set of triplets who initially "wanted to split up" for university created a "home from home".

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The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts

Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.

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YouTube to be included in Australia's teen social media ban

The Australian government says the world-first ban is aimed at protecting youth from online harm.

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Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

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School for autistic children gets green light

Construction preparations are under way for the facility in Almondbury, near Huddersfield.

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'We were sure we wouldn't bump into each other at uni'

A set of triplets who initially "wanted to split up" for university created a "home from home".

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Opinions split on students using AI for coursework

"Coursework is too important to lose," says chief executive of OCR exam board.

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Universities are 'failing us' on mental health, say students - but should it really be up to them?

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

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Alcohol safety lessons after holiday poisoning

Simone White died from methanol poisoning after drinking free shots in Laos, says her family.

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University of East Anglia to cut NHS mental health courses

The University of East Anglia says running the three courses is "no longer viable".

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Is education tech boom helping or harming pupils?

Some say devices enhance learning, while others worry about the further increase in screen time.

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Should school summer holidays be shorter?

Six weeks can feel like a long time for parents, but are shorter summer breaks a good idea?

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Students get £1.7m in strike compensation so far

The fund to compensate Newcastle students for strike action remains open, so the figure could rise.

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Is education tech boom helping or harming pupils?

Some say devices enhance learning, while others worry about the further increase in screen time.

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School with 17 pupils to close

Teaching years 1 to 6 in one class is "almost impossible" says the local education authority.

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Should school summer holidays be shorter?

Six weeks can feel like a long time for parents, but are shorter summer breaks a good idea?

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Girlguiding unveils 72 new badges including 'fandoms' and 'laughter'

It is only the second time in the organisation's 116-year history that it has released new badges.

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Council to pay £2,000 for child's missed education

The Ombudsman says the council should have reviewed the child's education plan.

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Cost of summer holiday clubs rises to £1,076 a child

Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children's charity Corum finds.

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Pupils to be taught by teacher 300 miles away

The Lancashire school says it is a "small-scale approach" but a union describes it as "dystopian".

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'Urgent action' needed for school road safety - MP

A Labour MP is to present a petition to Parliament, having heard from junior road safety officers.

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Girl in union jack couldn't give 'British' speech

Bilton School in Rugby apologised after preventing a pupil from making a speech at school while wearing a union jack dress.

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Children to be taught anti-misogyny in sex education classes

New government guidance for schools says parents should be told about what their children are learning.

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School meal costs mean less meat and smaller portions, caterers say

A 3p rise in free school meals funding is "almost an insult", school caterers organisation LACA says.

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The schools still deciding on two week half term

BBC Surrey political reporter, Jack Fiehn, looks at the plans for a two week half term in 2026.

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Dads call for ban on smartphones in schools

The two fathers say the current guidance on smartphones in schools is unsafe for children.

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My mentor at uni is amazing - others may not get the same help

A charity says its mentoring support could become stretched with more free school meal pupils eligible for help.

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'Teachers must be given the tools to tackle racism'

Calls are made for teacher racism training as figures suggest a rise in suspensions in Kent schools.

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Holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price

The cost of all-inclusive family package holidays to many popular destinations has risen this year.

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'Stop giving smartphones to children' say teachers

Teachers fear some children use smartphones for eight hours a day and overnight.

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Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that

Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience.

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School meal costs mean less meat and smaller portions, caterers say

A 3p rise in free school meals funding is "almost an insult", school caterers organisation LACA says.

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School remains closed after solar panel fire

The school in Cramlington will remain closed until Thursday, Northumberland County Council says.

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Government urged to keep care plans for children with special needs

Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if the plans are abolished.

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Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks

Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.

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Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says

Bridget Phillipson does not not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".

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Family hubs to open in every council in England

Government says £500m plan aims to support an extra half a million more children.

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Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that

Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience.

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Trans books removed from children's library section, Reform council says

KCC says the move came after a "concerned member of the public" contacted them.

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University staff hold one-day strike

A union says it is concerned compulsory redundancies have not been ruled out.

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Teacher drank in class, swore at pupils and did Macarena

Alice Ashton did the Macarena and swore at pupils in a class at Ysgol Bro Caereinion near Welshpool.

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NHS professional says 'let pupils wear trainers'

Orthotist Francesca Makey says schools should change "outdated uniform policies" and allow trainers.

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Pupils give up smartphones in behaviour experiment

Pupils hand in their smartphones for a week as part of an experiment by the University of Kent.

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How much are tuition fees in the UK and is university worth it?

Tuition fees will rise to £9,535 for students in England and Wales in August 2025.

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'I've been fighting for so long': More than half of special needs plans delayed

Only 46% of education, health and care plans were issued by local authorities within the 20 week deadline last year, according to the DfE.

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University staff to strike over planned £16m cuts

The University and College Union says its members will walk out for 10 days over the coming weeks.

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Students affected by strikes set for compensation

Students at Newcastle University affected by strikes are receiving up to £600 in compensation.

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Former teacher says phone ban will not be easy

A former teacher says children will adapt to the phone ban in schools and colleges from September.

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School sun safety lessons trialled to tackle skin cancer

The new pilot teaches children as young as five how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen.

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'I've been fighting for so long': More than half of special needs plans delayed

Only 46% of education, health and care plans were issued by local authorities within the 20 week deadline last year, according to the DfE.

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University staff to strike over planned £16m cuts

The University and College Union says its members will walk out for 10 days over the coming weeks.

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Rebuilt school 'one of first to be carbon neutral'

The newly rebuilt Catherine Infant School is one of the first in the UK to operate carbon neutrally.

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Private prep school to close after 127 years

Moorlands School in Leeds will close on 31 December, 127 years after it opened in 1898.

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Uni hails savings after £50m shortfall warning

The University of Sheffield still plans cuts to jobs and courses despite a better financial outlook.

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Fears for Fettes College jobs after VAT added to school fees

The independent school opens a consultation process for staff in order to reduce headcount.

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Families worried over lack of specialist speech therapists

New figures show demand for speech and language therapists is increasing in Scotland.

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Council struggles with 'tidal wave' of SEND pupils

The council overspent by £54m on SEND provisions during the last academic year.

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Screen children in schools to find lazy eyes early, experts warn

The British and Irish Orthoptic Society is calling for screening to take place in all schools in England.

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University bosses quit after damning report into financial collapse

A report into Dundee University says its financial crisis was caused by a "self-inflicted" failure of its oversight system.

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How hot does it have to be for schools to close?

As temperatures rise towards the weekend Elizabeth Rizzini finds out how likely we are to see school closures.

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Be ready to be shocked and offended at university, students told

Guidance has been published by the Office for Students on new free speech rules coming into force this year.

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School's journey from 'inadequate' to global praise

A Heanor school has won international recognition for its community work.

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Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?

Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers in many other countries get more.

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Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says

For the first time teachers in England are receiving guidelines on how they should and shouldn't use AI.

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Private schools lose High Court challenge over VAT changes

Three high court judges have rejected a judicial review into the government's VAT policy on school fees.

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Calls for schools to ditch formal uniforms

Schools that have already changed their uniform policy say is allows children to play for longer.

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Winners and losers: Who got what in the spending review?

BBC correspondents analyse how departments have fared and the impact decisions could have on you.

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University boss gets pay rise while staff jobs are cut

A trade union says vice chancellor's pay rise could have saved multiple university staff jobs.

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Ban on 'no ball games' signs suggested to get kids off screens

Experts say outdoor play in England has declined by 50% and are calling for urgent change.

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'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone held accountable'

Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act violently.

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How did abuse of children go undetected for a decade?

Parents are demanding answers over how Daniel Clarke was able to sexually abuse vulnerable children.

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Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban

The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk from the bird.

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Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

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Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses

A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to deliver merged courses.

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How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?

Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

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Parents fight to save school lollipop patrols

A council says stopping the patrols was a difficult decision it had to make for a balanced budget.

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Controlled explosion after chemicals found at school

Learners at Denbigh High School were sent home after "historical chemicals" were found in a cupboard.

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Teacher workload 'unfair and unhealthy', Scottish union says

EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley has called for action to reduce teachers' class contact time.

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'Girls shouldn't have to wear skirts to school'

Two school girls are campaigning for legislation to force schools to offer girls a choice.

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Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban

The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk from the bird.

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'Every child will have contact with a stranger online'

An anti-exploitation charity says its referral rates have risen by 233% in four years.

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Repairs and upgrades for schools across the county

Schools in Lincolnshire are due to benefit from the work which is expected to last into next year.

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Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses

A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to deliver merged courses.

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'I'm in full-time work but I'm homeless'

Damo Buxton from Stoke-on-Trent says he works full time but is unable to afford to rent privately.

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Sizewell C announces plan to build post-16 college

Sizewell C says it will open the new college in September 2027.

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Miller and Toksvig make Cambridge chancellor shortlist

The two women are vying to become the first female chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

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Trump administration seeks to pull estimated $100m in Harvard funding

Federal agencies will review their grants to the top university to decide whether they should be terminated.

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University scraps plan to cut music and languages

Music and modern languages will still be offered at Cardiff University, the vice chancellor says.

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What is an apprenticeship and how much are apprentices paid?

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

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Two week half-term break for schools in Surrey

The half-term break for schools in Surrey is being extended in the autumn of 2026.

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Apprenticeship shake-up to shift focus to under-21s

The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places.

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'I've applied for hundreds of jobs': One in eight youths not in work or education

New data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education or training at the start of 2025.

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'We did not sign up for this': Harvard's foreign students are stuck and scared

Harvard has around 6,800 foreign students currently - a third are from China, and more than 700 are Indian.

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Strikes paused as school tackles behaviour issues

A school appoints a vice principal who specialises in pupil behaviour after teachers walk out.

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New exam centre for home-schooled children

It is aimed at making it easier for Cornwall's 2,500 home-schooled children to take their GCSEs.

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Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths

The government wants universities to check the safety of halls and reach out to families after a death.

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Pay deal reached with further education lecturers

The Department for the Economy says the unions have agreed an increase of 5.5% for 2024/25.

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'Teachers are having scissors thrown at them - we've had enough'

Staff say they are often unable to teach as large groups of students roam the school.

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Private schools say fees have gone up by 22% in last year

The Independent School Council says private school fees increased by 22.6% in January compared to a year ago.

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University suspends vice chancellor after investigation

The University of Greater Manchester suspends George Holmes after 'serious allegations' are raised.

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Teachers on strike over 'poor pupil behaviour'

Unions say some pupils are disruptive, leaving the teachers no choice.

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Teacher banned over sex with 'vulnerable' ex-pupil

A report says David Blight's conduct had fallen "significantly short of the standards expected".

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Concern lesson plans encouraged strangulation during sex

A council is criticised for a sex education presentation that was intended to be used in schools.

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Teen girls report more social media issues than boys

One in five girls aged between 13 and 15 reported problems compared with one in 10 boys that age.

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Students would 'bear the brunt' of proposed tuition fee rises

Leaders of NI's five universities and university colleges call for tuition fees to rise by over £1,000 a year.

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Four in 10 universities face financial challenges

A drop in international student numbers has driven the worsening financial position, a report says.

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Pupils injured by power cables at private school

The boys, aged between 13 and 14, remain in a stable condition after sustaining serious burns.

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What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?

Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Cardiff university strikes dropped as job cuts paused

The union warned of a "summer of chaos" if the university did not back down on its proposed cuts.

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School promises improvements over bullying claims

A criticised academy trust says some staff will have enhanced training around autism.

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'I help fix attendance levels in schools'

Tom Buckmaster is working with four primary schools in Nottinghamshire to improve attendance.

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Teaching union launches legal action against Ofsted

The NAHT wants a judge to review proposed changes to the way Ofsted inspects schools in England.

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Three nurseries shut over children's safety alert

The temporary registration suspensions have been imposed by Ofsted on the Black Country nurseries.

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UHI Perth exploring options to safeguard its future

Bosses say the college, like other education institutions, is facing increasing financial challenges.

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What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?

Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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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.

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New Dundee University plan scales back job cuts

Under the proposals, the university would shed around 300 roles through a voluntary programme.

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Teacher says school stabbing was like horror movie

A14-year-old girl was convicted of attempted murder by a jury and is due to be sentenced.

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Supermarkets turn down graduates as vacancies drop

Young people say it is harder than ever to get a job after uni with some being turned down by supermarkets.

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Is an early night the key to better test results?

Cambridge researchers find young people who sleep for longer perform better in cognitive tests.

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Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for.

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How will new Ofsted school ratings work?

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

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Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans

The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.

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Single rat forces closure of school for a week

It is hoped the 125-pupil school in Aberdeenshire can re-open next week.

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How can you keep your child safe online?

Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.

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Judge orders Scottish schools to provide single-sex toilets

A case was brought against Scottish Borders Council which had installed only gender neutral toilets in a replacement school.

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Knife crime lessons should be mandatory - charity

The charity says teaching children about knife crime sooner will help them stay safe.

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Britain's nursery problem: Parents still face 'childcare deserts'

Nursery places can difficult to find, particularly in certain areas - so why have successive governments not yet found a solution?

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'Our dad's a teacher - this is how we deal with revision stress at home'

Three teenagers and their teacher dad give some top tips on how to survive the stressful exam period.

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Britain's nursery problem: Parents still face 'childcare deserts'

Nursery places can difficult to find, particularly in certain areas - so why have successive governments not yet found a solution?

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'Our dad's a teacher - this is how we deal with revision stress at home'

Three teenagers and their teacher dad give some top tips on how to survive the stressful exam period.

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Teachers will rally against Labour over pay, says union leader

The National Education Union's general secretary says Labour MPs could pay a 'high political price'.

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'Romeo and Juliet' exclusion added to new crime law

The Crime and Policing Bill puts a new duty on teachers, GPs, and other professionals to report concerns or face criminal sanctions.

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'If my school closes, I may not see friends again'

Some London primary schools are struggling for pupil numbers and may be closed by their council.

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Protest students feared for university futures

Mariyah Ali and Antonia Listrat were part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Birmingham.

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How do I find out my child's primary school place?

Parents in England, Wales and Scotland are being told which primary school their children will be going to.

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Teacher screened 'inappropriate' blackface film

A panel hears a teacher showed a Sinbad film where an actor had blackface make-up to Year 6 pupils.

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Mother 'gaslit' by SEND system in crisis

Kirsti Nicole Hadley says parents face huge amounts of unpaid work due to systemic issues.

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Harvard rejects Trump administration's sweeping demands for change

"The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights," the university says.

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School's marquees to be replaced after concrete crisis

The new classrooms will give a "much needed boost" to pupils.

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Scottish boarding school to accept fees in Bitcoin

Lomond School in Helensburgh which charges up to £38,000 per year said the move came after requests from parents.

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University staff to strike over school merger plan

Keele University bosses plan to combine the school of humanities with the school of social sciences.

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Teachers' strikes: Will there be more?

Members of the National Education Union in England have rejected the government's pay offer.

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What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out

A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth.

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'Working from home has helped me be a better mum'

Working from home has been said to benefit parents - but how does it impact children?

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'We never imagined our daughter could be killed at nursery - we want greater safeguards'

Parents of nine-month-old who died at a nursery call for stronger safeguarding measures.

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What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out

A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth.

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Cardiff Met says job cuts needed to reduce costs

It says "difficult decisions" are needed and follows moves by other universities to reduce staffing.

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'Working from home has helped me be a better mum'

Working from home has been said to benefit parents - but how does it impact children?

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A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests

Teachers also told a survey commissioned by BBC News they feel ill-equipped to tackle the issue.

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'Boys formed Andrew Tate club in school' - teacher

Headteachers in Kent say children as young as seven have access to smartphones as they back a ban.

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Former principal to head Dundee University taskforce

The financially-stricken institution faces cutting 700 jobs to tackle a £35m black hole

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'If our daughter was screened at birth she could have been treated'

Sean and Emily Stock say they never want another family to face what they have had to.

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Rise in serious care incidents reported by nurseries

England’s nurseries report average of 75 "significant events" to regulator Ofsted each week, BBC finds.

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Dundee University staff to be balloted over strike action

Up to 700 jobs at the University could be cut in a bid to tackle a £35m deficit.

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Cardiff Met says job cuts needed to reduce costs

It says "difficult decisions" are needed and follows moves by other universities to reduce staffing.

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Strike dates announced at Robert Gordon University

The EIS says an initial day of action has been set for 15 April, with more in May and September.

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The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side

Pronatalists have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time, the evangelising of some members of this controversial fringe group has reached new levels.

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'I drove 6,800 miles to university'

Yukun Tao says his adventure has motivated others as he prepares to drive back later this year.

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Being a carer and mother is 'a tough journey'

Reagan says having a child with disabilities can be "a lonely place" and hopes to help others.

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Thousands paid in compensation for school assaults

A BBC investigation reveals how staff received damages for assaults at school.

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Talent leaving for England due to scheme, unis say

Critics say the Seren scheme focuses too much on Oxbridge and takes money and talent away from Wales.

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Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises

A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

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Being a carer and mother is 'a tough journey'

Reagan says having a child with disabilities can be "a lonely place" and hopes to help others.

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Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

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The seven bills going up this week

A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".

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Pupils eating in tent a year after school closure

Pupils still eat meals in a marquee a year since dangerous concrete was found at their school.

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Students want free-speech clarity but universities fear catch-22

Clearer advice is needed on how to make campuses inclusive without falling foul of free speech regulations, the National Union of students has said.

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Teaching was too stressful so I left to become a lorry driver

Stuart Youens changed careers two years ago and says he's a lot happier in his new job.

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Parents 'frustrated' by collapse of school cash app

Parents are being charged a £10 admin fee to retrieve cash put into the sQuid app.

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Social media ban not practical or effective, teens say

The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.

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Next free speech fine may cost millions, universities told

The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.

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Sussex university fined £585k in free speech row

The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.

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University staff back strikes amid job cut plans

More than 80% of balloted union members support striking as they fight to stop redundancies.

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Pupils eating in tent a year after school closure

Pupils still eat meals in a marquee a year since dangerous concrete was found at their school.

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Teaching was too stressful so I left to become a lorry driver

Stuart Youens changed careers two years ago and says he's a lot happier in his new job.

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'What we used to do for 1-2 pupils, we're now doing for the whole class'

Teachers say the Covid lockdown has led to a rise in pupils with special educational needs.

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'Private schools VAT hike costing taxpayers more'

A Lincolnshire mother says the council is paying thousands to take her daughter to a state school.

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Experts to investigate student loan fraud claims

The education secretary says claims of student loan fraud point to one of the "biggest financial scandals" in the university sector.

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Trump signs order to dismantle US education department

The move, which he promised to do on the campaign trail, is already facing legal challenges.

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Big drop in overseas students at Scottish universities

The decline comes after foreign student numbers reached an all-time high in the previous year.

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Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worried

The Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England have fallen.

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NI teachers offered 5.5% pay rise again

In February, the majority of teachers rejected an offer of 5.5% and started action short of strike in schools.

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University staff to strike over job cuts

Union says university could have 300 fewer full-time posts than in 2019 after savings made.

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Free school meals in Wales 'should be healthier'

Free school meals in Wales should be "healthier and more climate friendly", a leading academic says.

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What does the future hold for Scottish universities?

Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention to problems in the sector.

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Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid

Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the age of 16.

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Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children

The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.

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Act 'now or never' to hit 6,500 teachers target, report warns

A new report says teacher vacancy posts are at a record high as schools' recruitment problems persist.

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Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says

Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.

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'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.

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Calls to ban mobile phones in schools rejected

Report finds evidence smartphones cause harm but also hears they can help pupil welfare and safety.

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Dundee University to cut 632 jobs to plug £35m deficit

The University and College Union condemned the "devastating" cuts, which will affect about 20% of the workforce.

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Five years on: How Covid impacted the lives of young people

Young people who were in school and college in 2020 on how the pandemic impacted their use of social media and their relationship with news.

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Further education union says members 'sold a pup' on pay

Unions representing further education lecturers are balloting their members on strike action.

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Plans to cut uni jobs and courses lead to 'toxic culture'

Professor and former education minister says plan to cut 400 jobs has created a "climate of fear".

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Plan to ban smart phones in schools scrapped by MP

The MP behind the bill says he has altered proposals in a bid to gain government support.

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More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing

School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children brush their teeth

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'Real buzz' around World Book Day spuds

Families are asked to decorate potatoes instead of little people this World Book Day.

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Loss of Latin a 'tragedy' for state sector pupils

Teachers and academics in the shadow of Hadrian's Wall hit back against the axing of Latin funding.

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University staff begin 14 days of strike action

Industrial action begins at Newcastle University, in the face of 300 potential job losses.

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Is the UK becoming less attractive for students?

The UK has been one of the most popular destinations for international students in recent years - but is the appeal still there?

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Council to pay £6,500 after failing autistic child

The ombudsman said Slough Borough Council was at fault and should apologise.

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Secondary school places 2025: When do parents find out?

Parents will soon find out which schools their children will be attending from September this year.

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Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals, say MPs

Education select committee calls for change "without delay", warning that pupils who should be fed free are missing out.

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First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before class.

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Number of young people not in work or education hits 11-year high

The latest figure of 987,000 16-24-year-olds not in work, education or training has risen by 110,000 in a year.

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Investigation into allegations of teacher bullying

Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.

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Attainment gap widens in Scottish schools

The difference between the qualifications obtained by Scotland's richest and poorest pupils increased last year.

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More than 100 knives reported in region's schools

A total of 103 blades have been brought into South Yorkshire schools in the past three years.

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Dundee University staff begin three-week strike

Members of the University and College Union are taking industrial action over potential job cuts

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First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils in schools before class.

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Glasgow adds 6,000 student rooms over 10 years

Purpose-built housing for 5,879 students has been constructed in Glasgow since 2015.

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Parents 'heartbroken' as school announces closure

Fairfield PNEU School told parents it will close in August due to the "economic environment".

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Green light for £50m programme to improve schools

The money will be used to build new schools and for refurbishments to improve energy efficiency.

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Primary school 'calmer' following pupil training

About 20 pupils are learning how to be "upstanders" so that they can look out for younger children.

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The schools where smartphones won't be allowed

A charity wants parents to delay smartphone purchases for their children until they are least 14.

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Universities should consider using reserves to save jobs - minister

Critics say extra funding announced will not solve Wales' higher education financial challenges.

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Review of school sex survey to be published

The survey hit the headlines in 2021 after asking pupils as young as 14 about their sexual experiences.

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Deputy head raised behaviour issues before stabbing

A deputy head teacher wrote to the Welsh government expressing concerns about behaviour at the school.

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Unaccredited online schools cost more than £400k

Dozens of children in one county have been sent to unaccredited online schools at a cost of more than £400,000.

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'VAT on private school fees has a huge impact'

Parent Lisa from Hassocks says the changes should not apply to those already in private schools.

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Will Keir Starmer be able to meet his pledges?

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

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Closing nursery warns of 'childcare crisis'

Hunter's Bar Playschool opened in 1975 and is having to close as staff say government funding is too low.

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School plagued by bad behaviour brings in Saturday detentions

Pupils who do not attend the detentions face being excluded, the school's new head teacher says.

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School worker sacked for LGBT+ posts wins appeal

Ms Higgs, who worked in a school, shared posts on social media criticising LGBT+ teaching.

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Schools tell BBC about 'astronomical' bills as 25-year repair contract heads into meltdown

What happens next has implications for the expiry of almost 600 similar PFI deals across England.

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Maths and English skills ditched for adult apprentices

The Department for Education says rule change means 10,000 more courses could be completed every year.

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Academy 'changed my life', says transformed teen

A teenager kicked out of school praises an academy for giving her a passion for construction.

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'My university course made me who I am - now it's being cut'

Universities are cutting jobs to make financial savings, with students and staff bearing the brunt.

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Mum's petition for parents debated in Parliament

Christina wants parents of seriously ill children to have the option of a career break.

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Access to 'sex survey' data paused by government

BBC Scotland News found data from the survey is being advertised for use by external researchers.

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'My university course made me who I am - now it's being cut'

Universities are cutting jobs to make financial savings, with students and staff bearing the brunt.

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'GCSEs are tough - now I fear for school's future'

There are calls for the chief executive of Synergy Multi-Academy Trust to resign over planned cuts.

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NI teachers reject pay offer of 5.5%

BBC News NI understands that some of the terms of the offer on workload and strike action had proved to be contentious.

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MLAs clash with minister over school pitch funding

Education Minister Paul Givan is questioned at Stormont over funding given to Lisneal College.

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School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests

It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.

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School pupil 'sex survey' data offered to researchers

The answers are being advertised for use by external researchers without the explicit consent of children or parents.

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Queen's criticised over India campus after job cuts

A union claims it is "scandalous" to offer redundancies while funding a new campus abroad.

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Britain's oldest teacher looks back on his legacy

Dr Neville Brown founded a specialist dyslexia school and has helped hundreds of children.

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Ofsted offers first look at new report cards for schools

Ofsted scrapped its single-word judgements for schools after the death of head teacher Ruth Perry.

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'I'm a circus acrobat - I can't do school holidays'

The number of fines issues for taking holidays during the school term rose to a record 443,322 in England last year.

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'I paid a term-time holiday fine as my son can't cope with crowds'

The number of fines issued for unauthorised school holidays has tripled in the last 10 years.

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'We don't just teach - we clothe the kids, feed them and brush their teeth'

A survey of teachers in England suggests lots of schools are having to provide extra help for families.

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'I recorded our surrogacy journey to help others'

A couple speak of their journey to have their child via surrogacy in November 2024.

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Britain's oldest teacher looks back on his legacy

Dr Neville Brown founded a specialist dyslexia school and has helped hundreds of children.

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Children joined riots for the 'thrill', report says

The children's commissioner says children often made impulsive decisions to become involved in the riots.

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Videos from school rugby trip investigated by police

The PSNI has confirmed it spoke to the school and investigated the matter, but no further action was taken.

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Could you pass an English exam from 1913?

Three teachers sat - and failed - the first Cambridge English exam 112 years ago. How would you do?

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Pupils' sensitive data shared 'by mistake'

Two parents were wrongly sent in-depth information on hundreds of students.

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Schools to close as red warning issued in Scotland

The Met Office has issued the "danger to life" warning with gusts reaching up to 100mph in parts.

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Head teacher raising £100k for 'urgent repairs'

School bosses say pupils are paying the price because of a lack of decent government investment.

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Staff stage new strike over sixth form closure plan

The union and school bosses are to meet on Friday for talks aimed at resolving the dispute.

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Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leader accuses PM of "vandalism" but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children.

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Author Cottrell-Boyce holds summit to warn about children's happiness

The children's laureate says a "recession in children's happiness" is caused by a decline in reading.

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Academy trust to hand over schools after money row

University of Brighton Academies Trust runs 11 primary schools and three secondary schools.

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Decision to cut road safety GCSE reversed

Grants to schools to teach a GCSE in Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies were axed in 2023.

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Headteacher who went to spa during work avoids ban

Joanna Clark resigned from Blackhall Primary School in 2021, a report shows.

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MPs say fix Send system or face 'lost generation'

A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.

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University staff to vote on strike action

Newcastle University says it is facing a "challenging time" amid a £35m funding shortfall.

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Teachers suspend planned industrial action

The action short of strike over pay was due to start on Monday and run for four weeks.

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Teachers' strikes: Will there be more?

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

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School hall reopens after 16-month Raac closure

Thomas Bullock Primary in Shipdham is the only school in Norfolk that had to undergo refurbishment.

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Teaching union to ballot members over pay offer

The National Education Union in England will ballot over strike action on pay and school funding.

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Private school cites VAT switch in closure plan

Loughborough Amherst School bosses say they plan to close at the end of the academic year.

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'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'

Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.

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Young man left without education for more than a year

A spokesperson says the council is "committed to providing the best education and support" for all.

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Parents urged to enrol primary school starters

Parents of children turning five in the next academic year are asked to enrol them by 31 January.

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More than 20% of pupils 'missing too much school'

Ofsted figures say Cornwall, Plymouth and Torbay all have persistent absence rates of about 23%.

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Closure notices issued for five island schools

A statutory four-week consultation for people to have their say on the proposals runs until 3 February

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'If I help one dad, I've done my job'

A group of men, whose babies were cared for in Hull Royal, are providing a listening ear to others.

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Unsafe school building to be demolished in spring

Timescales for the demolition and rebuilding of a primary school are revealed in council papers.

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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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