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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