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What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 01:10
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025

Unis call for tuition-fee rise in freshers' week

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 02:31
A group of 141 institutions is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes and more government grants.

London primary school numbers to drop by 52,000

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 11:17
Primary school numbers in London are set to fall at double the national average, putting pressure on budgets.

'I got a £44,000 student loan - now I owe £54,000’

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 00:16
The new repayment rate for student loans started this month but for some graduates the debt pile keeps growing.

One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use

Sat, 09/14/2024 - 15:22
Ormiston Academies Trust is removing access to phones for 35,000 pupils at its 42 schools.

Everything you need to know about student loans

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 11:37
How do I get my first student loan payment, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?

'I lost two years of income when my son had to miss school'

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 09:13
Kirsti Hadley described her business as "my second baby" - but now relies on benefits to make ends meet.

Second-hand bedding a hit at St Andrews University

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 06:21
The recycled bedding has been distributed to new owners who have signed up to the scheme.

School week change bid faces further questions

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 06:21
Two teaching unions call for Dumfries and Galloway Council to postpone consultation over the move.

'I lost two years' income when my son had to miss school'

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 01:05
A Woman's Hour survey suggests almost three-quarters of mothers think Send support is "broken".

Scottish school uniform guidance says blazers should not be compulsory

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 14:17
Scottish government guidance encourages schools to consider affordability and sustainability in uniform policies.

Scottish government defeated in free school meals vote

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 17:41
Opposition parties say the Scottish government should fulfil its promise to give all primary pupils the benefit.

School closes amid 'urgent concerns' over ceilings

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 16:58
For this week the school will remain closed with remote learning in place from tomorrow.

Hundreds of SEN kids missing from school - report

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 00:16
The children's commissioner says it is a "scandal" that these children "are not on anybody's radars".

Quarter of Westminster primary school places empty

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 06:00
Declining pupil numbers were raised as a risk to school budgets, according to a new report.

Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 22:13
Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags

No quick fix to special-needs failures, parents told

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 09:12
The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action.

'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 06:20
BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 06:20
BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

Pupils to be shown assembly on respect after riots

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 02:16
Schools are bracing for tough conversations after the summer holidays were blighted by riots.

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