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Scottish education performance falling, says study

7 hours 55 min ago
Standards in reading, maths and science among 15-year-olds have declined over the long-term, research suggests.

High rate of UK teens skipping meals because of poverty

8 hours 20 min ago
The UK progresses slightly in OECD education rankings - but food-poverty levels are above average.

Pisa: Wales slumps to worst school test results

8 hours 51 min ago
Wales' scores are the UK's lowest, and the results gap has widened in reading, maths and science.

Care sector fears migration changes are a step back

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 21:31
Many in social care believe overseas staff saved the system from collapse, reports Alison Holt.

Buckton Fields Primary School building to be demolished

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 15:11
It is virtually brand new but was shut suddenly when problems were discovered with its structure.

Record numbers of children being home schooled

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 08:05
A parent says a range of factors were behind their decision to home-educate.

'If it wasn't for my foster carer I'd be in prison,' says Swindon man

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 07:24
Swindon's urgent push for more local fostering placements to help at-risk children.

Record number of girls on Borders College farming course

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 01:14
A record number of female students have started an agriculture course at Borders College.

Bankruptcy 'opportunity' after student loan crisis

Sun, 12/03/2023 - 07:46
Changes in the US are enticing more people to file bankruptcy to clear their student loans.

How assistance dogs can make a big difference at university

Sun, 12/03/2023 - 01:24
Students describe the realities of university life with - and without - an animal's help.

Ofsted inspection played part in Ruth Perry’s death, GP says

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 18:46
Ruth Perry's inquest has heard she feared house prices would fall following the Ofsted inspection.

Sir Frederick Gibberd College in Harlow to be demolished

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 17:24
The school in Harlow, which opened in 2019, will be demolished and rebuilt due to construction issues.

Windsor prep school appoints first female head after 675 years

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:50
Emma Károlyi joins the Windsor school famous for being the home of St George's Chapel's choir.

Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 02:24
Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.

Ruth Perry: Inquest hears head felt humiliated after Ofsted inspection

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 19:13
Ruth Perry told her husband Jonathan she felt she would lose her job, the inquest into her death hears.

Cambridge graduates create app to boost student safety

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 07:14
Users can activate pre-written text messages to trusted contacts if they need help on a night out.

Childcare: £400m to expand free scheme in England

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 04:01
Nurseries and providers welcome rise in funding rates but say demand could soon outstrip capacity.

Striking unions to be required to keep schools open

Tue, 11/28/2023 - 14:10
The government announces plans to introduce minimum service levels in schools from next year.

'Becoming a teacher at 56 was the best thing'

Tue, 11/28/2023 - 07:14
Beverly Melbourne quit her Whitehall job of more than 20 years to become an English teacher.

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