Headteacher who misused funds banned from teaching

The ex-police officer implicated colleagues in his dishonest conduct, a misconduct report says.

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More school closures predicted for London

The demand for school places is decreasing across the capital as birth rates plummet.

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What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?

T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.

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Disposable vape ban: 'It can't come soon enough'

The BBC speaks to young people, a parent and a vape shop owner about the proposed disposable vape ban.

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You've heard of GCSEs, so what are VCSEs?

VCSEs are Wales' new vocational qualifications for 14-16 year olds from 2027. Here's what to expect.

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The school for pupils who reject the mainstream

The Konstam unit uses equine therapy, art and music to entice pupils back into formal education.

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The Nigerian professor who makes more money welding

He has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.

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Ofsted: MPs call for an end to single-word grades

The cross-party committee says the consequences of an "inadequate" judgement should be far less severe.

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Family moves 180 miles for special-needs nursery space

There will be fewer places for children with SEND, following the childcare expansion, a survey suggests

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Parents taking children out of Raac schools - union

Parents are taking their children out of schools with dangerous concrete, a head teachers’ union says.

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Dyson donation of £6m to Malmesbury primary given go-ahead

The government approves the charity donation to pay for an expansion to Malmesbury Primary School

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Videos show schools in urgent need of repair

Teachers sent BBC Panorama videos of cold classrooms, leaky roofs and cracked walls.

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Crumbling schools plagued by leaks and cold, BBC finds

Teachers tell Panorama that some buildings in urgent need of repair are "not fit for purpose”.

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Ofsted: Head teachers can request pause as inspections resume

Lead inspectors in England were given mental health awareness training during the two-week pause.

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Israel-Gaza: London school warns it may close over Palestine patch row

The east London primary told parents it had received serious threats, including arson, against its staff.

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Ofsted sorry for its role in Ruth Perry's suicide

It is the first time the inspectorate has taken responsibility for the part it played in her death.

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Demolition of newly-built schools could cost £150m

The government is criticised over three new schools which were declared unsafe after being built.

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Michaela School: Reversing prayer ban would expose school to risk, High Court hears

Allowing prayer rituals at a high-achieving London school would "undermine inclusion", the High Court hears.

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Michael Morpurgo leads call for urgent children's reading investment

Children's laureates sign open letter pressing government to invest in early years reading.

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Religion: Pupil takes school to court over alleged prayer ban

A pupil at Katharine Birbalsingh's school in Brent says not being able to pray "messes up her day".

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New university centre aims to shield women from online violence

The Open University has been awarded £7.7m to develop research and to inform law, it says.

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Cambridge study finds girls outperform boys at school

The research shows consistent results from early education through to university.

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Canada weighs capping foreign student admissions

The immigration minister says the system bringing in international students "has gotten out of control".

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Pupil power secures green heating for Devon college

Petroc College is to install a new heat pump system, partly due to pressure from students.

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Uni 'flexible' over grades for foreign students

The University of York denies it has lowered entry requirements for overseas students, following a Financial Times report.

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Pass rate falls for GCSE maths resits in England

However, the pass rate for GCSE English resits went up from the rates in recent years.

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School meals: 'Watching my pupils go hungry is heartbreaking'

Malone Integrated College is using grant money to provide free meals to all pupils until mid-term.

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GCSE grades: The 9-1 boundaries explained

Students in England and Wales who took GCSE exams in November are set to receive their results.

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Labour plans to use AI to tackle school absence

Poor school attendance will be a priority for a Labour government, the shadow education secretary says.

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Student loan costs to balloon £10bn a year - IFS report

The Institute of Fiscal Studies says higher interest rates have increased costs of financing the system.

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Childcare costs: Parents share struggles of 'broken' system

An MP says parents find childcare costs so high that they liken it to a second mortgage.

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Can talking about HIV in schools help to end stigma?

The Welsh sex education curriculum does not currently have specific resources on HIV.

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Ruth Perry's sister 'reassured' by new Ofsted boss

Sir Martyn Oliver recognises that "profound change" is needed at Ofsted, Julia Waters says.

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Ruth Perry: Sister to meet new Ofsted chief

Sir Martyn Oliver has taken over as Ofsted chief and says the watchdog must listen to criticism.

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Primary school places: When do applications close?

The application rules and deadlines for 2024 primary school places vary across the UK.

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SEND diaries: Mothers record 'typical day' parenting their children

Three mothers film their day-to-day lives parenting children with special educational needs.

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No exam help for crumbling concrete school students, says government

Pupils have had to postpone science experiments, and even switch courses, months before their GCSEs.

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Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies

The social justice campaigner died on her birthday, aged 61, after being ill for sometime.

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Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard University president

The university's top official resigns after facing allegations of plagiarism and criticism over her comments on antisemitism.

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When will the 15 free hours of childcare for two-year-olds begin?

All children of working parents in England will get 30 hours of funded childcare by September 2025.

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Ruth Perry: Ofsted needs more empathy, says Sir Martyn Oliver as he starts new role

Sir Martyn Oliver says Ofsted must listen to criticism after the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry.

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