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Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems

A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EBcOdF8 via IFTTT

Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier

Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXtmuIB via IFTTT

Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says

California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0oOP3j5 via IFTTT

What does the Meta settlement mean for the UK? Five things we learned

Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xiNR39T 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/jtsI6MR via IFTTT

Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety

Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6UXSOjF via IFTTT

Meta agrees to pay up to $16.7bn to settle social media case

The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IwfHqZA via IFTTT

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IXVbu5D via IFTTT

How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar

Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l8Uq3Co via IFTTT

More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs

Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cTQrzJ6 via IFTTT

Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools

The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). from BBC News https://ift.tt/IMe5HZP via IFTTT

'Relentless' GCSE resit cycle 'simply not working', school and college leaders say

Pass rates for maths and English resits remain significantly lower than students taking them for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UcMaBbA via IFTTT

Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026

Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qVph2Nv via IFTTT

The dangers of politicians being "too online" - or not online enough

In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky. from BBC News https://ift.tt/movw5db via IFTTT

Students wait for GCSE and BTec grades as app launches for 750 schools in England

Some pupils in England will be able to see their grades on their phones from 11:00 BST on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7v6q1m via IFTTT

Demand for degree apprenticeships quadruples in three years

The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HiPjckq via IFTTT

How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England

The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4LsV8o via IFTTT

Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told

Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwflZSh via IFTTT

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM

Andy Burnham says the former Cambridge professor's death is a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs". from BBC News https://ift.tt/k4C0bZg via IFTTT

GCSE results, resits and appeals - what to do if you are unhappy with your grades

Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KnPVJ49 via IFTTT

Are the UK's top universities really 'hoovering up' students?

The most selective universities have seen the biggest rise in students accepted onto their courses for 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M52RikW via IFTTT

Five key takeaways from results day 2026

Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jkDfgvC via IFTTT

Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results

Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2RnBV0o via IFTTT

What are BTecs and how are they graded?

Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/stuJlgC via IFTTT

Cambridge review into Jason Arday post will be independent, university says

Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice in a letter to staff says she shares concerns raised about Jason Arday's appointment as professor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6gNLlHp via IFTTT

Average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?

With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree? from BBC News https://ift.tt/3NFoJML via IFTTT

How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules

Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FnlwreY via IFTTT

Your university clearing survival guide ahead of results day

From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ONcSCVt via IFTTT

Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment

Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4EPCdJZ via IFTTT

Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns

Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ouA9pC3 via IFTTT

All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says

The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBzThXf via IFTTT

The 'education gap' hiding behind picture-perfect Cornwall and Devon

Behind the South West's postcard image, poverty and isolation are limiting opportunities for many young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZKxS2yj via IFTTT

Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told

More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rRGXYis via IFTTT

Why keeping youth discontent in check remains Indian PM Modi's biggest challenge

India has the biggest youth population in the world but few are able to find good jobs despite rising education levels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CRVf94k via IFTTT

How parents and pupils took on 'cruel', 'authoritarian' schools - and won

Discipline at an academy trust went too far - parents, pupils and former teachers tell BBC Panorama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jlJRv9o via IFTTT

Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'

A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QrNtPup via IFTTT

Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his work

Prof Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U3QuPCw via IFTTT