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University vice-chancellor suspended, students told

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 13:50
The university says a member of staff was suspended following "a number of serious allegations".

City school to launch challenge over VAT increase

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 07:55
Faith school Emmanuel House says it will have to pass on fee increases to parents.

Families count adverts they spot on the school run

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 06:10
Families are recording the amount and types of adverts they see on the school run.

Children face 'lifetime cost' of council crisis

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 02:23
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

'The lights go out when it rains' - hundreds of schools waiting on builders

Sun, 10/13/2024 - 01:33
Just 62 of 513 schools selected for rebuilds in England have construction contracts, the BBC has found.

Child safety fears as 'repaired' ceiling falls at neglected school

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 09:22
The 150-year-old school has faced issues with black mould, mushrooms and water ingress from the roof.

From no school at 16 to a place at university

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 16:08
Devin North, who is autistic, faced leaving school at 16 but three years later he's off to university.

Drop in foreign student visas worrying for UK universities

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 10:23
The number of applications for students' family members also falls starkly after a ban by the previous government.

From no school at 16 to a place at university

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 06:27
Devin North, who is autistic, faced leaving school at 16 but three years later he's off to university.

Tom Grennan's surprise visit to secondary pupils

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 06:13
The pop star's visit follows his recent diagnosis with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

‘I nearly died drinking a ginger beer – my school’s EpiPen saved my life’

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 02:12
Campaigners want businesses to have EpiPens on hand to treat people having dangerous allergic reactions.

Listen: What should children learn?

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 01:00
How should we rethink England's curriculum and assessment?

'Argument won' on smartphones in schools, minister says

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 18:04
Peter Kyle said a smartphone ban was unnecessary because schools were taking action themselves.

Period pain policy reversed as school apologises

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 14:19
An academy says pupils no longer need a doctor's note if they are absent because of period pains.

Parents back campaign to delay smartphone access

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 06:04
One headteacher says she is looking at only allowing "simple" phones at her school.

AI could save teachers 'hours' of marking time

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 17:22
A pilot scheme will see every school in Liverpool offered the chance to use a pioneering platform.

Some primary school pupils left with no hot dinners

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 08:04
The Education Authority is not saying exactly how many schools are affected.

School's period policy deemed a 'slap in the face'

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 06:27
Charities and campaigners react to a school's stance on absences due to period pain.

Oxford University keeps global top spot

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 06:07
University of Oxford keeps record-breaking spot as best in the world for the ninth year.

When will VAT get added to private school fees?

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 09:03
Labour says removing the current tax exemption will help to fund 6,500 new teachers in England.

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