Education
Hemel Hempstead pair praise the benefits of fostering children
Joan and Reg East have fostered more than 100 children and are still caring in their late 70s.
Uni 'flexible' over grades for foreign students
The University of York denies it has lowered entry requirements for overseas students, following a Financial Times report.
Pass rate falls for GCSE maths resits in England
However, the pass rate for GCSE English resits went up from the rates in recent years.
How does the GCSE grading system work?
The 9-1 grading system for GCSEs began in 2017 in England.
GCSE grades 2023: The 9-1 boundaries explained
Students in England and Wales who took GCSE exams in November are set to receive their results.
Barry: Teachers strike over being abused in class by pupils
A maths teacher says he has "no choice" after claims of 50 serious incidents of abuse since September.
School meals: 'Watching my pupils go hungry is heartbreaking'
Malone Integrated College is using grant money to provide free meals to all pupils until mid-term.
Essex Council to pay families over SEND faults
The council will be paying families up to £600 after an ombudsman upholds five complaints.
London's free primary school meals set to be extended
London's mayor plans to allocate £140m to carry on providing meals into 2024-2025.
Labour plans to use AI to tackle school absence
Poor school attendance will be a priority for a Labour government, the shadow education secretary says.
Student loan costs to balloon £10bn a year - IFS report
The Institute of Fiscal Studies says higher interest rates have increased costs of financing the system.
Back-to-school illness advice offered to parents
Health officials explain when to keep your child at home and how to stop the spread of bugs.
Childcare costs: Parents share struggles of 'broken' system
An MP says parents find childcare costs so high that they liken it to a second mortgage.
Can talking about HIV in schools help to end stigma?
The Welsh sex education curriculum does not currently have specific resources on HIV.
School absences: Boost sport to get pupils back in class - report
The number of pupils frequently absent from school has roughly doubled since Covid, figures show.
Ruth Perry's sister 'reassured' by new Ofsted boss
Sir Martyn Oliver recognises that "profound change" is needed at Ofsted, Julia Waters says.
Ruth Perry: Sister to meet new Ofsted chief
Sir Martyn Oliver has taken over as Ofsted chief and says the watchdog must listen to criticism.
SEND diaries: Mothers record 'typical day' parenting their children
Three mothers film their day-to-day lives parenting children with special educational needs.
No exam help for crumbling concrete school students, says government
Pupils have had to postpone science experiments, and even switch courses, months before their GCSEs.
Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies
The social justice campaigner died on her birthday, aged 61, after being ill for sometime.