Education

Exams in Ramadan: What should I eat?

6 hours 47 min ago

If you're fasting during the Muslim holy month, here's how you can stay sharp in the exam hall.

Teacher disciplined over 'most likely to become a terrorist' award

Fri, 05/26/2017 - 19:20

A 13-year-old girl was handed the "most likely to become a terrorist" award by her teacher.

Comedy of errors

Fri, 05/26/2017 - 16:12

Students vent their anger on social media after exam board error

Girl, 11, accuses school of war crime in feedback form

Fri, 05/26/2017 - 14:21

She shot to viral fame after citing the Geneva Conventions on a school feedback form.

English GCSE exam error admitted by board

Fri, 05/26/2017 - 12:57

A question in Friday's exam muddled up the family background of a key character in Romeo and Juliet.

What does top chef Yotam Ottolenghi feed his children?

Fri, 05/26/2017 - 09:34

Top chef Yotam Ottolenghi on the simple dishes he serves his children

'I don't know how we will fund nursery staff'

Fri, 05/26/2017 - 07:58

Deputy manager of Little Legs Nursery in Southend Morgan Parker on funding free nurseries

Shifting tongues

Fri, 05/26/2017 - 02:19

John Kerry joked about Americans learning Russian, but global politics do influence languages studied.

Schools worse off under Conservatives, says IFS

Fri, 05/26/2017 - 01:19

Independent think tank the IFS says schools will fare worse financially under the Conservatives.

Cost of Tories' free breakfasts 'could treble'

Thu, 05/25/2017 - 01:40

A Tory pledge to offer free breakfasts to primary school pupils could go beyond a £60m costing.

Manchester attack: Mum addresses head-on her children's worries about terror

Wed, 05/24/2017 - 13:50

A mother of three answers her children's questions about the tragic events in Manchester.

Nigerian wins award for tutor ap

Wed, 05/24/2017 - 13:26

The app links qualified tutors to students in their area and within their budget.

IPads 'help improve young pupils' skills'

Wed, 05/24/2017 - 08:46

The two-year study involved 650 pupils in 10 primary and nursery schools.

Brum in the sun

Wed, 05/24/2017 - 02:35

There are now more than 240 international campuses as universities take their brands to a global market.

German schools get tough Prince Harry English exam changed

Tue, 05/23/2017 - 18:33

Germany changes a "difficult" school English exam, said to include Prince Harry "mumbling".

Talking to children about terrorist attacks

Tue, 05/23/2017 - 14:34

What is the best approach for parents when the news is frightening?

Schools affected by attack can re-arrange exams

Tue, 05/23/2017 - 12:18

After the Manchester attack, exam boards say schools affected can re-arrange GCSE and A-level exams.

Wiping student debt?

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 14:35

The Green Party has pledged to write off all existing debt as well as scrapping tuition fees.

General election 2017: Labour brings forward tuition fees pledge

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 11:31

Labour says students starting university in England this autumn would not pay fees.

Brexit barriers 'would harm science', say universities

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 02:47

Make science and research a priority in Brexit talks, says Russell Group.