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Pupil behaviour getting worse, say teachers

8 hours 16 min ago
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

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:41
Some 13,000 students are stranded at the four colleges, accused of fabricating exam results.

Council spending on special needs transport doubles

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:55
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

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 23:33
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

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 21:02
The government has approved the lowest number of school building work requests since its model began.

Unis may have to end some overseas partnerships

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:18
Freedom-of-speech guidelines pave the way for a new complaints system in England's universities.

The working farm tackling anxiety in young people

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 07:20
GroundEd provides training to students who have special educational needs such as autism and anxiety.

The working farm tackling anxiety in young people

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 07:20
GroundEd provides training to students who have special educational needs such as autism and anxiety.

School takes a stand to stop teen toilet vaping

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 07:19
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

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 07:12
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

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 07:20
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

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 08:43
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

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 01:03
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

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 18:01
The idea is designed to improve teachers' wellbeing and attract new people to the profession.

Takeaway service launches in school kitchen

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 15:23
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'

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 07:12
Kimberley says her son has additional needs that schools can no longer support.

UK's highest student loan revealed to be £231,000

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 01:03
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

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 01:03
BBC obtains "eye-watering" figures showing nearly £55,000 of interest was accumulated on one balance.

Leaking schools 'stuck' after Raac rebuild pledges

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 01:36
"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

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 01:33
Tens of thousands of children are at risk of being groomed and coerced into crime, a leading expert says.

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