Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

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How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?

At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?

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Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay

The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".

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Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

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Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide

Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.

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What is Ofsted and how does the new school ratings system work?

The rating system changed after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.

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Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

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University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge

A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.

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'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

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Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban

Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.

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Phones to be banned in schools by law in England, government says

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".

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'Huge relief' as students given loans in error get repayment reprieve

Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.

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New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year

Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.

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My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own

Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.

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Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning

Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

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University staff strike over 'insulting' pay offer

University support staff have gone on strike in a dispute about pay.

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The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens

Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

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Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.

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I got a £10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back

Students and graduates have described their shock at being told they were not eligible for the loans they received.

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Aberdeen university staff begin 10 more days of strikes

Members of the UCU union are taking further action this in a dispute over spending cuts.

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'Our teachers use AI to mark mock exams'

Headteacher Julia Polley says students get quicker and more detailed feedback, without teacher bias.

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I got a £10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back

Students and graduates have described their shock at being told they were not eligible for the loans they received.

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22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

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Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England

The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

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Former pupil restrained at school has damages cut

The former pupil was awarded £18,900 in 2024 but that was reduced after an appeal by the school.

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New school will mean 15 hours travelling, say mums

A parent pleads for children to be seen as "more than just a number on a spreadsheet".

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Special needs teacher 'threw stones at pupils'

Thomas Hayward and Alison Simmons worked at the Build-a-Future Independent School in Boston.

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'If my kids didn't have screen time, I'd never get anything done'

Parents say new government guidance on restricting children's screen time has to be "realistic".

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Meet the pupils teaching speeders a lesson in Kids Court

Those caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils.

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New school will mean 15 hours travelling, say mums

A parent pleads for children to be seen as "more than just a number on a spreadsheet".

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Private school blames VAT change for closure

The Christian independent school was attended by 40 students.

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'If my kids didn't have screen time, I'd never get anything done'

Parents say new government guidance on restricting children's screen time has to be "realistic".

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How damaging is screen time for under fives and how do I manage it?

How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?

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Home education cut could 'break' children, says mum

Barnsley Council's target to reduce home education by 30% is branded "unlawful" by campaigners.

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Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told

New government guidance suggests avoiding fast-paced children's content and sharing screen time where possible.

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Teacher of girl killed on pitch praises community

Nick Turley says the head of a school where a boy died in the Manchester bombing is supporting him.

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UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?

Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.

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Teacher barred over secret email plan for pupils

Arfan Munir Rai taught philosophy and sociology at Kensington Park School when he broke the rules.

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'It's cow's milk or water' - children with allergies struggle to get alternatives at school

Children with allergies feel "excluded" as milk alternatives aren't routinely given at schools.

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Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family

Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.

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Tributes paid to 'wonderful' primary school teacher

The head teacher of a Sudbury school says Becky Munnings "touched the lives of all she taught".

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Have the 30 hours of funded childcare brought down costs for parents?

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

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School phone bans not enough to cut screen time alone, researchers say

New research suggests efforts to suppress screen time need to go further than the school gates to be effective.

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Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis death

A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.

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Mum of stabbed schoolgirl was abroad and 'terrified'

The parents of a 15-year-old girl who survived a stabbing say they are overwhelmed with support.

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'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.

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Uni student among two dead in Kent meningitis outbreak

Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

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How should schools respond in emergency situations?

A union says schools should practise emergency responses as they do with routine fire drills.

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Teacher banned after sending former pupil £500

A panel found that geography teacher Roger Towersey's behaviour was "clearly unprofessional".

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First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'

Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

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SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says

Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month.

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Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England

The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.

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Pupils told to remove blazers to prevent disorder

Posts encouraging fights between different schools are emerging on social media.

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Labour MPs call for urgent action on 'unfair' student loans

MPs criticise "rip-off" interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament

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Parents of nursery abuse victims to meet minister

Parents of Vincent Chan's victims will meet the education secretary to press her on safeguarding.

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Nine in 10 pupils offered first-choice school

Pupils across the country are finding out which secondary school they have been allocated.

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SEND transport staff 'kicked and bitten by pupils'

A worker who was bitten three times by an eight-year-old boy wants more support from the council.

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Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes

A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government's removal of the VAT exemption.

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Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

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What does Neet stand for and how many are there in the UK?

Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.

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Young people out of work, training and education edges closer to one million

People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.

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Labour MPs call for urgent action on 'unfair' student loans

MPs criticise "rip-off" interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament

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Will the new SEND reforms in England work? You have your say

The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for reforming SEND provision in England - but what do those most impacted make of the changes?

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Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month

Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.

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Students vote for plant-based menus at university

Plant-based meals will be the standard option for students at the University of Southampton.

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Teacher banned over indecent images of children

A professional conduct panel says it found Jeremy Gibbs' apology for his actions superficial.

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Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans

Kemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.

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School heads struggle to find work-life balance amid 'exhausting' pressures

The NAHT say the role of a school principal in Northern Ireland is "unsafe, unsustainable and professionally indefensible".

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Teacher banned over indecent images of children

A professional conduct panel says it found Jeremy Gibbs' apology for his actions superficial.

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Lib Dems set out plans to stop SEND services being 'cash cows'

Council spending on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities has soared in recent years.

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Teacher who lied about Cambridge degree banned

Regulatory panel says teacher's conduct fell "significantly short of the standards expected".

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Pupils with SEND to have support reviewed after primary, leaked plans suggest

Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.

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Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down

Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.

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Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform

The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.

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Free tuition under threat without revenue boost, report warns

Scotland's more generous benefits and public policies may have to be reconsidered, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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UCL and students settle dispute over Covid teaching

A confidential settlement has been reached after legal action over online and cancelled teaching.

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National Student Pride to end after 21 years

Organisers say sponsorship has dwindled over recent years, meaning this weekend's event will be its last.

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Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass

"We are sorry," says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.

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Child dies after 'medical emergency' at school

A letter to parents from Collingwood College says a Year 8 child died in an incident on Monday.

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'We are just parents, not a couple': How to reconnect after having kids

Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.

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£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government

It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.

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Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England

Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

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Private school to close after 'misconduct' concerns raised

The Scottish Charity Regulator said Fernhill School in Rutherglen had not submitted accounts for years.

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Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety

Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.

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What is SEND and why are councils struggling to pay for it?

The government is due to publish plans to reform the special educational needs system in early 2026.

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Parents back 20mph speed limit plans near schools

Surrey County Council puts forward proposals to reduce the speed limit near schools.

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My support worker hasn't been paid for weeks after delays to disability scheme

Delays to the Access to Work scheme have increased significantly, leaving some disabled people without support.

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'I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette'

A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.

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Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves

The chancellor's defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans "not a moral thing".

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University begins High Court challenge against £585k free speech fine

The University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.

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Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried

The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.

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School to accept girls for first time in 500-year history

Magdalen College School says the move will "enrich" its community for "generations to come".

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'I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette'

A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.

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Belfast university cuts ties with George Mitchell over Epstein links

George Mitchell chaired the talks which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

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Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried

The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.

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Teacher uses 40-year-old law to withdraw from teaching religion

Javed Love is understood to be the first teacher in Northern Ireland in at least a decade to take the action.

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PE teacher through to Gladiators quarter-final

Mark Billings hopes to inspire his pupils, and even beat Giant in a new challenge on the BBC show.

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Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?

Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.

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Teacher banned for inflating pupils' grades

Sunjit Kang who was head of ICT at Stockton's Grangefield Academy, is banned from teaching.

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Private school to close after 106 years

The school in the Cotswolds will close this summer due to falling pupil numbers.

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Schools to reopen after odour cleared

City of Wolverhampton Council says work was done on the school's heating and air handling systems.

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Teacher banned for inflating pupils' grades

Sunjit Kang who was head of ICT at Stockton's Grangefield Academy, is banned from teaching.

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SEND overspend could hit £136m - councillor

This predicted figure includes the £70m deficit from the 2025-26 budget period.

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I left my toxic mums' group because I'd had enough of being judged

Women describe experiences dealing with ostracisation and toxic behaviour from other mothers.

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UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

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I left my toxic mums' group because I'd had enough of being judged

Women describe experiences dealing with ostracisation and toxic behaviour from other mothers.

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Concerns over future of free books for babies scheme in Wales

Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.

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How do student loans work and when are they written off?

Increased tuition fees in England and Wales mean that students are likely to graduate with more debt.

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I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children

After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.

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Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems

The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".

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Ofsted inspects school over MP visit postponement

Ofsted is concerned a school "may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit" from a Bristol MP.

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Businesses pledge 1,000 T-Level work placements

The combined authority has pledged to work with colleges and firms to make more placements available.

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My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls

Over a third of students choose not to live at university, latest figures suggest - but is it worth it?

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MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestinian protests

Damien Egan, Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel, cancelled the appearance.

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Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

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Businesses pledge 1,000 T-Level work placements

The combined authority has pledged to work with colleges and firms to make more placements available.

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Parents of under-fives to be offered screen time guidance

Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.

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My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls

Over a third of students choose not to live at university, latest figures suggest - but is it worth it?

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Scottish students should pay towards tuition, says uni principal

Prof Sir Peter Mathieson said that Scotland could adopt a "graduate repayment scheme" based upon salary.

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GCSE results will be available online this summer

Year 11 students will have a digital record of their results on an app for future use.

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Record number of London pupils need Send support

The number of pupils needing Send support has risen by a third in a decade, government data shows.

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Teacher who had sex with two pupils struck off

Rebecca Joynes groomed a second boy while on bail for abusing her first victim.

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Price increase on school meals will 'acutely' affect children in poverty

The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.60 to £3.10.

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Schools closed and travel disrupted in parts of UK after heavy snow

The Met Office warns of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school after Christmas.

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Days left to choose preferred primary school

The date by which people need to apply is 15 January - late applications can be less successful.

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