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Who can get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 12:04
Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

Big drop in overseas students at Scottish universities

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 12:02
The decline comes after foreign student numbers reached an all-time high in the previous year.

Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worried

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 01:09
The Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England have fallen.

NI teachers offered 5.5% pay rise again

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 13:56
In February, the majority of teachers rejected an offer of 5.5% and started action short of strike in schools.

University staff to strike over job cuts

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 07:21
Union says university could have 300 fewer full-time posts than in 2019 after savings made.

Drink-drive teacher who fled crash banned

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 15:30
David Zell drove into a ground-floor bedroom, where two people were asleep.

Ex-Ofsted boss says education secretary wants 'to please unions'

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:23
The former head of Ofsted Amanda Spielman says the government should "think again" on its reform proposals.

AI offers 'generational opportunity' for schools

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 07:08
Allison Gardner says schools should be commended for using artificial intelligence in teaching.

Parents tell of school closure 'sleepless nights'

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 07:02
Parents and carers say their fight against the closure of Queensway Primary in Yeadon will continue.

Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 01:03
Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the age of 16.

Free school meals in Wales 'should be healthier'

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 12:48
Free school meals in Wales should be "healthier and more climate friendly", a leading academic says.

What are the problems facing Scottish universities?

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 10:16
Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention to problems in the sector.

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 11:03
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.

Mum's school absence fines petition hits milestone

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 09:52
The Ripley mother's campaign is eligible for a House of Commons debate.

Act 'now or never' to hit 6,500 teachers target, report warns

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 03:34
A new report says teacher vacancy posts are at a record high as schools' recruitment problems persist.

Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 12:42
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.

Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 11:07
Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.

Uni job cuts could affect reputation - watchdog

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 08:37
As universities cut jobs, the regulator is worried about the reputation of higher education in Wales.

Calls to ban mobile phones in schools rejected

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 07:21
Report finds evidence smartphones cause harm but also hears they can help pupil welfare and safety.

'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 02:37
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.

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