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PCC attended dinner at centre of Nazi song row

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 17:08
An FOI response confirms the attendance of Philip Seccombe at an event where some acted "reprehensibly".

Migration to Scotland doubles as overseas student numbers jump

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 15:16
Migration to Scotland has hit a 10-year high, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland

Sats results rise but stay below pre-Covid levels

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 13:32
Overall standards in reading, writing and maths are up among Year 6 pupils in England.

Exam board faces £300k fine for 'major failings'

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 10:00
The exams watchdog says it took "unprecedented" action to ensure hundreds of papers were re-marked.

Teacher wishes he had conversation with knifeman

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 06:01
Ex teacher Neil Cole is part of a campaign warning young people about the dangers of carrying a knife.

Children’s choir gets surprise audience with new PM

Mon, 07/08/2024 - 21:24
Pupils set to perform for King Charles were rehearsing when Keir Starmer stopped to listen.

Education secretary begins push to recruit 6,500 new teachers

Mon, 07/08/2024 - 00:50
The new education secretary says she is writing to education workforces as her "first priority".

Schoolchildren become market traders for the day

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 06:01
"Don't be shy, give us a try" - children have a go at market lingo as they sell goods for charity.

Blanket highlighting school exclusion unveiled

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 06:40
The blanket is made of 2,999 pieces of fabric and is set to tour England to raise awareness.

Toddler found in road after escaping nursery

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 19:10
Talks are being held between the council, inspectors and the business to stop it happening again.

Everything you need to know about student loans

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 11:00
How do they work across the UK, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?

Nazi song row student group suspended by university

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 08:34
The university's Conservative Association is being investigated after an antisemitic video emerged.

Almost 1.8m people owe £50,000 or more in student debt

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 03:03
More than 61,000 people have balances of £100,000 or more and 50 owe upwards of £200,000, BBC finds.

The contentious exam deciding the fate of India’s doctors

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 22:13
The NEET exam has triggered nationwide protests, with students saying it has jeopardised their future.

Online safety warning as school holidays begin in Scotland

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 06:49
Police Scotland say reports of online child sexual abuse and exploitation have increased by 21% in a year.

Private school gives VAT lobbying tips to parents

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 06:31
The headmaster urges parents to voice worries about Labour's plan to add tax to private school fees.

University expecting £19m deficit looks to cut staff

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 16:44
The University says it is offering a voluntary severance scheme "with regret".

Free school meals auto-enrolment trial announced

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 12:54
At present families must apply for free school meals, meaning some eligible pupils miss out.

AI can beat university students, study suggests

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 19:30
University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

Banning smartphones helps learning, say educators

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 06:46
The majority of secondary schools in the islands have policies to prohibit or limit their use.

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