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Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade

6 hours 11 min ago
Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 11:45
The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

Parents in court over children's school absences

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:31
Two parents say their child was absent because of the school's policy on toilets during classes.

School boss may have spent funds on family firms

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:06
Public funds may have been used for a gym and coffee shop owned by the school's CEO and his family.

Free school meals as long as I am mayor, says Khan

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 15:45
The Mayor of London's free school lunch policy is praised by a new independent report.

Free school meals as long as I am mayor, says Khan

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 15:45
The Mayor of London's free school lunch policy is praised by a new independent report.

‘Once my autistic son turns 18, his support ends’

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:56
Parents tell politicians about the "cliff-edge" their children face when they leave school.

Student's wrong results suicide prompts support call

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:30
Mared Foulkes, from Anglesey, killed herself after receiving inaccurate exam results.

Special educational needs system 'has burst'

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:07
Soaring special needs provision demand means councils buying more private school places, BBC told.

Staff 'demoralised' over university course cuts

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 17:49
About 18 students enrolled in the two joint business degrees at Northumbria University this year.

Edinburgh University warns staff to expect job cuts

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 17:29
The institution blamed "unsustainable" funding and a fall in student numbers for the decision.

'Exploitative' children's home profits to be curbed

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 01:09
The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.

Dyslexia shouldn't hold you back - Paddington writer

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 09:18
Writer James Lamont says with the right support, children with dyslexia can "do anything".

Tax increase will impact nursery costs - minister

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 08:33
Asked if raising employers’ NI rate would worsen a funding gap, Jess Phillips replies "undoubtedly".

Free school meals auto-enrolment 'way forward'

Sat, 11/16/2024 - 15:44
It is hoped the automatic sign up will become a standard practice after a pilot in County Durham.

'Families in crisis' as Ofsted criticises SEND offer

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 10:30
The watchdog says Derbyshire's SEND provision has "widespread and systemic failings".

'I'm passionate about mentoring excluded pupils'

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 07:11
City Hall is providing £2.3m to get more mentors like Nkechi Simms into Pupil Referral Units.

University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, BBC told

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 18:05
More than three quarters of universities expected to face financial problems next year.

Job cuts 'inevitable' over £30m university deficit

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 10:59
Dundee University has told staff it faces "an extremely challenging period" for the higher education sector.

IT issue forces school closure to safeguard pupils

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 09:50
Budehaven Community School said its internet, registration and telephone services had stopped working.

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