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Rape survivor says uni training may have saved her

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 08:31
A BBC investigation reveals a lack of consistent sexual misconduct data being kept by UK universities.

'I'd have fallen behind on rent if I'd taken paternity leave'

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 02:24
As the government tweaks its paternity-leave policy, campaigners say fathers need more time off - and better pay.

Father could not afford paternity leave to care for ill baby

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 02:24
As the government tweaks its paternity-leave policy, campaigners say fathers need more time off - and better pay.

How are the child benefit rules changing?

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 15:09
Changes announced in the Budget mean people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit.

How are the child benefit rules changing?

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 15:09
Changes announced in the Budget men people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit.

How a BBC experiment pioneered programmes for schools

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 07:30
It is 100 years since pupils in Glasgow became the first to experience special programming for schools.

Jacqueline Wilson reads to zoo animals on World Book Day

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 06:59
The best-selling children's novelist visited animals at Drusillas Zoo park near Alfriston.

Child benefit to be paid to more families

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 17:21
The chancellor says changes mean 170,000 families will not pay charges on the benefit.

Primary pupil found with knife at school

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 16:27
The school says the child carried a blade over bullying fears and showed it to pupils.

School checking absent pupils' bins branded 'snoops'

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 11:17
Staff from Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster check for post on doorsteps and bin movements.

Tax, childcare, vapes: What could be in the Budget?

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 12:55
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Budget on Wednesday 6 March.

World Book Day should not break the bank - school

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 11:18
Wear pyjamas rather than buying expensive costumes, one head teacher says.

University campus cat honoured with statue

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 08:40
A statue of Pebbles will be unveiled as part of a day of celebrations.

School made being Muslim seem toxic, ex-pupil says

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 07:06
Michaela School, in Brent, is the subject of a court challenge over rules banning "prayer rituals".

Boy, 17, starts affordable pizza business

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 23:42
Joshua Steer makes affordable pizzas for students in Cardiff.

Childcare and work: Did the last Budget deliver?

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:51
The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far?

School to offer 'brick phones' to pupils

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:42
A primary school in Blandford is planning to offer the basic phones to encourage a change in behaviour.

Girl, 11, marks table tennis first in 27 years

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 07:08
Amelia is "shocked and proud" to secure herself a place in the semi-final at the age of 11.

Candlelit vigil held for students lost to suicide

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 16:01
The event in Leeds was led by Bob Abrahart, whose daughter Natasha took her own life in 2018.

Hunt: Childcare plan on track but no guarantees

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 14:35
The chancellor says he is confident an expansion of free childcare will be delivered as planned.

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