Thursday, May 29, 2025

'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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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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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Friday, May 23, 2025

'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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Thursday, May 22, 2025

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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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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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Monday, May 19, 2025

'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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Thursday, May 15, 2025

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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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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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Monday, May 12, 2025

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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Friday, May 9, 2025

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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Thursday, May 8, 2025

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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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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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Friday, May 2, 2025

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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Thursday, May 1, 2025

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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