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University staff vote to strike over job cut threat

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 13:17
Staff at the University of Nottingham plan to take action over proposals to cut more than 250 jobs.

How do GCSE grades and grade boundaries work?

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:30
How does the 9-1 grading system for GCSEs compare with the previous numerical system?

Head bans smartphones in favour of 'brick' phones

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 06:05
Head teacher Louise Cowley says smartphones are disruptive and addictive for students.

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:42
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".

Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:06
Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.

Students affected by strikes set for compensation

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 06:21
Students at Newcastle University affected by strikes are receiving up to £600 in compensation.

Primary schools to merge as pupil numbers fall

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 06:19
Five primary schools in Westminster will merge down to two but parents are unhappy with the idea.

Pupils celebrate school's 200th birthday

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 06:22
Pupils write letters to students at US schools in a town that shares the name of Dedham.

School sun safety lessons trialled to tackle skin cancer

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 02:09
The new pilot teaches children as young as five how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen.

Former teacher says phone ban will not be easy

Sat, 06/28/2025 - 07:22
A former teacher says children will adapt to the phone ban in schools and colleges from September.

'I've been fighting for so long': More than half of special needs plans delayed

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 17:11
Only 46% of education, health and care plans were issued by local authorities within the 20 week deadline last year, according to the DfE.

'I've been fighting for so long': More than half of special needs plans delayed

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 17:11
Only 46% of education, health and care plans were issued by local authorities within the 20 week deadline last year, according to the DfE.

University staff to strike over planned £16m cuts

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:30
The University and College Union says its members will walk out for 10 days over the coming weeks.

University staff to strike over planned £16m cuts

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:30
The University and College Union says its members will walk out for 10 days over the coming weeks.

Rebuilt school 'one of first to be carbon neutral'

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:14
The newly rebuilt Catherine Infant School is one of the first in the UK to operate carbon neutrally.

Private prep school to close after 127 years

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 13:39
Moorlands School in Leeds will close on 31 December, 127 years after it opened in 1898.

Uni hails savings after £50m shortfall warning

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 08:20
The University of Sheffield still plans cuts to jobs and courses despite a better financial outlook.

'I applied for 647 jobs after uni until I got one'

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 06:06
Caitlin Morgan doubted if her degree was worth it as competition for graduate jobs hit record high.

Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity warns

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 01:47
Speech and Language UK says some children can struggle to categorise and communicate how they feel.

Fears for Fettes College jobs after VAT added to school fees

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 11:07
The independent school opens a consultation process for staff in order to reduce headcount.

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