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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