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What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?

2 hours 39 min ago
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

New Dundee University plan scales back job cuts

3 hours 43 min ago
Under the proposals, the university would shed around 300 roles through a voluntary programme.

Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day

4 hours 10 min ago
Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day.

Supermarkets turn down graduates as vacancies drop

19 hours 41 min ago
Young people say it is harder than ever to get a job after uni with some being turned down by supermarkets.

Ruth Perry's sister criticises 'rushed' reforms

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 17:58
An open letter calls on the education secretary to delay proposed changes to Ofsted inspections.

No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 13:49
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.

Teacher says school stabbing was like horror movie

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 12:52
A14-year-old girl was convicted of attempted murder by a jury and is due to be sentenced.

How will new Ofsted school ratings work?

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 11:00
The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.

Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 05:59
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.

Love triangle head jailed for wrench attack on deputy

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 14:59
Anthony Felton's attack was motivated by jealousy and "entirely without precedent", a judge says.

Two more schools to close amid birth-rate decline

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 11:06
The Islington schools are not viable as only half the places are occupied, the local council says.

What young voters think about the local election

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 06:27
Young people are having their say on the upcoming local elections on 1 May.

Parents 'elated' after single-sex toilets ruling

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 16:30
Sean Stratford and Leigh Hurley complained about a council installing only gender neutral toilets at a new primary school.

How can you keep your child safe online?

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 16:13
Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.

How can you keep your child safe online?

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 16:13
Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.

Single rat forces closure of school for a week

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 16:09
It is hoped the 125-pupil school in Aberdeenshire can re-open next week.

Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:20
Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

Judge orders Scottish schools to provide single-sex toilets

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 18:54
A case was brought against Scottish Borders Council which had installed only gender neutral toilets in a replacement school.

Is an early night the key to better test results?

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:50
Cambridge researchers find young people who sleep for longer perform better in cognitive tests.

Is an early night the key to better test results?

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:50
Cambridge researchers find young people who sleep for longer perform better in cognitive tests.

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