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How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend

A major review has declared that Britain faces a "lost generation" - could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap? from BBC News https://ift.tt/SwhMH5N via IFTTT

What does Neet stand for and why does the UK have so many?

Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q58zUrP via IFTTT

Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans

The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4HGcUD5 via IFTTT

Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India

Students blame the CBSE's newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year's Grade 12 exams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ToKeAfu via IFTTT

Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms

The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8FVa5Wj via IFTTT

Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online

Those affected will have to resit, or will get a mark based on their performance in other assignments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QHjJN6x via IFTTT

Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone

There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RvcAJ7w via IFTTT

Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year

Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RXjUYWS via IFTTT

Education secretary to order review of hidden childcare costs

Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded free childcare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R5CcJG7 via IFTTT

UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s

The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fSAxwqZ via IFTTT

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sSmIx2k via IFTTT

Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins

The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xG97TwD via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m51oeY9 via IFTTT

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FgAXEWc via IFTTT

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/sNHrRo3 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ARhrqsa via IFTTT

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

Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FiaUe2A via IFTTT