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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