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A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests

7 hours 15 min ago
Teachers also told a survey commissioned by BBC News they feel ill-equipped to tackle the issue.

Former principal to head Dundee University taskforce

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 12:01
The financially-stricken institution faces cutting 700 jobs to tackle a £35m black hole

'We never imagined our daughter could be killed at nursery - we want greater safeguards'

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 07:02
Parents of nine-month-old who died at a nursery call for stronger safeguarding measures.

Strike ballot over 'unnecessary' university cuts

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 06:19
The University of Edinburgh is cutting £140m from its budget, which a union describes as a "manufactured crisis".

'If our daughter was screened at birth she could have been treated'

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 06:11
Sean and Emily Stock say they never want another family to face what they have had to.

Dundee University staff to be balloted over strike action

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 18:04
Up to 700 jobs at the University could be cut in a bid to tackle a £35m deficit.

Cardiff Met says job cuts needed to reduce costs

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 16:33
It says "difficult decisions" are needed and follows moves by other universities to reduce staffing.

Teacher banned 17 years after pupil sex referral

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 06:14
Former Bracknell teacher Matthew Whale was struck off after a second referral in 2022.

'Boys formed Andrew Tate club in school' - teacher

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 06:13
Headteachers in Kent say children as young as seven have access to smartphones as they back a ban.

'Boys formed Andrew Tate club in school' - teacher

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 06:13
Headteachers in Kent say children as young as seven have access to smartphones as they back a ban.

Private school parents must pay 'fair share', court told

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 18:16
The government has defended its policy of adding VAT to private school fees in the High Court.

Strike dates announced at Robert Gordon University

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 14:27
The EIS says an initial day of action has been set for 15 April, with more in May and September.

History of school dinners celebrated at exhibition

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 06:39
Anyone for semolina, sponge pudding and turkey twizzlers?

The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:39
Pronatalists have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time, the evangelising of some members of this controversial fringe group has reached new levels.

The influencers who want America to procreate faster - and believe the White House is on their side

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:39
This fringe group have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time earlier this year, their evangelising has reached a new level

University staff to strike over 'drastic' cuts

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:20
The University and College Union says up to 1,000 jobs will be put at risk by planned cutbacks.

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:32
Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".

Thousands paid in compensation for school assaults

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:50
A BBC investigation reveals how staff received damages for assaults at school.

Talent leaving for England due to scheme, unis say

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:00
Critics say the Seren scheme focuses too much on Oxbridge and takes money and talent away from Wales.

Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 00:04
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

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