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One-word Ofsted grades scrapped in England's schools

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 10:39
The immediate changes mean schools in England will no longer be rated "Outstanding" or "Inadequate".

The free childcare now available to working parents

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 10:01
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.

Illegal visa network making millions fleecing students

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 00:24
A BBC investigation finds one man charged £1.2m for visa documents that were largely worthless.

How did the pandemic impact babies starting school now?

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 00:09
Aqil and his twin were eight weeks old when lockdown hit - both are starting school with speech and language needs.

Crumbling concrete schools will suffer ‘for years to come’

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 01:58
A head teachers' union is warning that schools with Raac will feel the financial impact for years.

Crumbling concrete schools will suffer ‘for years to come’

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 01:58
A head teachers' union is warning that schools with Raac will feel the financial impact for years.

Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 00:02
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.

'Unfair' GCSE marks mean more resits, say colleges

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 18:48
Colleges want a review of GCSE English resit grades, but Pearson says it is confident in the marks.

LISTEN: Matt and Becky Redfern on Paralympic sibling rivalry

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 18:00
The Droitwich duo are hilarious outside of the pool, and fearsome competitors inside.

Bristol University students to miss freshers' week

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:59
More than 800 students face missing out as their accommodation will not be ready in time.

Students face uncertainty in BTec funding 'mess'

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 03:35
Schools and colleges in England say a lack of clarity on the future of vocational courses is a "minefield".

Rise in pupils educated outside mainstream schools in Wales

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 16:33
The number of pupils being educated outside school has risen to record levels in Wales.

Empathy can be taught at school, study suggests

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 06:18
Cambridge University analysis of 900 pupils finds behaviour can improve within a few weeks.

More cuts in Scotland will 'break the children or teachers - or both'

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 06:17
Lee-Anne King's sons are among those most likely to be affected by reductions to teacher numbers in Glasgow.

Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 00:04
Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.

Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 00:04
Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.

Blind schoolgirl passes GCSEs using Braille

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 17:48
Alleah Beard-Pace says getting the right material to help her pass her exams was difficult.

Infant school hit by cyber attack

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 17:40
Canvey Island Infant School will be closed for an extra day to minimise the impact of the attack.

Students urged to top up vaccines before term time

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 12:01
Students should be vaccinated against meningitis, HPV and measles, a health authority says.

Growing up with dyslexia: 'What if I can't read?'

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 11:58
Teacher assessments show 27% of primary pupils in Scotland do not meet "expected levels" in literacy.

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