Education
Pupil behaviour getting worse, say teachers
A survey reveals nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year.
South Africa orders 'dysfunctional' colleges to close
Some 13,000 students are stranded at the four colleges, accused of fabricating exam results.
Council spending on special needs transport doubles
The rising cost of getting children to school is a key driver of current pressure on council budgets.
Labour will not commit to government childcare plan
Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC the £4bn plan is a "mess" and calls for wider reform of provision.
Successful school building bids drop to record low
The government has approved the lowest number of school building work requests since its model began.
Unis may have to end some overseas partnerships
Freedom-of-speech guidelines pave the way for a new complaints system in England's universities.
The working farm tackling anxiety in young people
GroundEd provides training to students who have special educational needs such as autism and anxiety.
The working farm tackling anxiety in young people
GroundEd provides training to students who have special educational needs such as autism and anxiety.
School takes a stand to stop teen toilet vaping
The Royal High School in Edinburgh is installing "screaming" vape detectors in toilets to tackle the problem.
Why Wales' sign language GCSE is being delayed
It will be introduced a year later than planned but an expert says it is vital to "get it right".
College cuts spark warning over widening access
The man tasked with increasing access to higher education for students from deprived areas says targets may be missed.
Gas explosion survivor wins apprenticeship award
Jessica Williams, who had 70% burns in a gas explosion, wins an apprenticeship award.
'We don't live, we're just alive': Afghan girls despair at Taliban school ban
The new term has begun, but secondary school remains closed to girls for another academic year.
Teachers to be given one day off a fortnight
The idea is designed to improve teachers' wellbeing and attract new people to the profession.
Takeaway service launches in school kitchen
The venture in York will raise funds for the school and teach pupils cooking skills.
'I feel ill sending my son to a mainstream school'
Kimberley says her son has additional needs that schools can no longer support.
UK's highest student loan revealed to be £231,000
BBC obtains "eye-watering" figures showing nearly £55,000 of interest was accumulated on one balance.
UK's highest student loan revealed to be £231,000
BBC obtains "eye-watering" figures showing nearly £55,000 of interest was accumulated on one balance.
Leaking schools 'stuck' after Raac rebuild pledges
"This school's got everything else wrong with it - but it doesn't have problems with Raac," one head says.
Children need protection from drug gangs, expert says
Tens of thousands of children are at risk of being groomed and coerced into crime, a leading expert says.