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'Taking in my grandchildren has left me penniless'

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 07:21
A woman fights for recognition as a kinship foster carer so she can financially support her grandchildren.

The last primary school in Soho

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 07:00
Soho's last primary school is battling to stay open as families move away from the area due to costs.

Schools pledge to become smartphone-free

Thu, 12/19/2024 - 07:00
Four schools have each signed a letter asking parents to delay buying their children smartphones.

Teachers locked out of school to return to classes

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 17:26
High school teachers agree to "de-escalate" their industrial action over working conditions.

Parents and pupils protests over staff-cuts plan

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 11:24
The trust running two high schools is proposing to cut up to 30 staff due to "financial challenges".

University staff issue strike threat over job cuts

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 17:34
The threat over nearly 100 job cuts as the university says it is adapting to a new financial reality.

Teacher struck off for sending naked picture

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 16:55
Nemiya Rookwood, who worked at Lincoln University Technical College, denied the allegations at a disciplinary panel.

Children's bill seeks 'to keep children safe' - Phillipson

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 12:26
The bill will be introduced on the day Sara Sharif's father and step-mother are sentenced for her murder.

Mother 'scared' while testing school walking route

Mon, 12/16/2024 - 07:07
Surrey County Council says it spends around £65m a year on school transport.

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

Mon, 12/16/2024 - 01:58
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

Mon, 12/16/2024 - 01:58
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

Being far from my son's care home is 'devastating'

Sun, 12/15/2024 - 08:16
Louise Johnstone's son Leo has a genetic condition and is being cared for 90 miles away in Preston.

'NI students choose between heating or eating'

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 08:33
Students in Northern Ireland are going without heating and skipping meals, a survey has revealed.

What are BTecs and how are they graded?

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 16:29
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.

Schools accused of 'toxic culture' toward pupils

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 07:14
The Mossbourne Federation says the claims against it are part of a "vexatious campaign".

'I was scared I would die in my student house'

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 07:03
The Brighton students say they collectively paid £3,120 a month for "nightmare" student housing.

Huge support for affordable school uniforms law

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 01:01
About 7,500 people respond to a consultation about a new law to make all school uniforms affordable.

Teachers locked out of school in row with trust

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 13:18
The staff are involved in a dispute with the academy trust over workload and working practices.

Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 16:36
Health secretary says use of drugs a scandal as review finds using them would be unacceptable risk.

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 09:39
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.

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