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The free childcare now available to working parents

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 19:04
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.

Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 16:54
Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.

Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 16:54
Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.

'I tried everything to get my daughter to go to school'

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 12:11
Twelve-year-old Hannah missed most of her primary education but has been receiving support to get her back to school.

Plan to fine Devon schools £21k for each exclusion

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 12:02
A report to Devon County Council said the move could raise more than £5m a year.

Free school meal funding 'not enough' - caterer

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 07:26
A rise of 5p paid to schools for free meals will take food of children's plates, Adam Curtis says.

University to cut staff after student numbers fall

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 15:27
The university says fewer international students are signing up because of new visa laws.

'One hell of a journey to turn school around'

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:17
Idsall School has been making changes since being rated inadequate by Ofsted in September 2022.

Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 01:43
The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender

Primary school closed due to storm damage

Sun, 12/08/2024 - 15:53
The States says La Houguette Primary School has "significant" damage from Storm Darragh.

High number of pupils regularly missing school

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 19:02
Large numbers of children are missing more than 10% of school hours, a report finds.

Staff pass motion of no confidence in UEA executive

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 12:49
It is the second time in less than two years the senior leadership team has faced such action.

Teacher who had knife pulled on him gives warning

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 10:42
A teacher who had a knife pulled out on him by a pupil says classroom behaviour is at its worst.

Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 07:03
Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.

Ofsted 'alarmed' by absences and 'flexi-schooling'

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 14:56
Ofsted's chief inspector says he is worried about the number of pupils who are partly home-educated.

Will the government be able to hit its new targets?

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 14:39
Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions.

Sepsis survivor 'determined' to return to uni

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 07:21
As Hamish Wilson, 18, faces further life-changing surgery, £80,000 has been raised for his recovery.

Why are university tuition fees going up?

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:27
Tuition fees in England and Wales will rise next year to help universities.

Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 12:22
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.

Schools given £740m to adapt buildings for Send pupils

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 01:48
The money is the "first step" towards major Send reforms, the education secretary tells BBC News.

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