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Geoff Norcott: Should my son bother going to uni?

Mon, 03/11/2024 - 05:12
The comedian and former teacher says he has become sceptical about the value of university degrees.

Gaza family win visa legal battle with Home Office

Sun, 03/10/2024 - 17:45
A court orders the Home Office to let the family apply for UK visas without providing fingerprints.

'Hard-to-reach' schools to get fast broadband

Sun, 03/10/2024 - 07:08
Primary schools in rural areas or isolated places will see speeds up to 500 times faster.

How China's boarding schools are silencing Tibet’s language

Sun, 03/10/2024 - 01:54
Mandarin is being taught to Tibetans as their main language, threatening the future of their culture.

Sheffield Hallam University staff face redundancy

Sat, 03/09/2024 - 17:35
The staff at risk are mainly principal lecturers which the union claims is a "contract breach".

Keegan: 'I'd probably have punched Ofsted staff'

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 16:14
In response, Ofsted's boss said inspectors and school staff should all act with respect.

Rape survivor says uni training may have saved her

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 08:31
A BBC investigation reveals a lack of consistent sexual misconduct data being kept by UK universities.

'I'd have fallen behind on rent if I'd taken paternity leave'

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 02:24
As the government tweaks its paternity-leave policy, campaigners say fathers need more time off - and better pay.

Father could not afford paternity leave to care for ill baby

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 02:24
As the government tweaks its paternity-leave policy, campaigners say fathers need more time off - and better pay.

How are the child benefit rules changing?

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 15:09
Changes announced in the Budget mean people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit.

How are the child benefit rules changing?

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 15:09
Changes announced in the Budget men people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit.

How a BBC experiment pioneered programmes for schools

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 07:30
It is 100 years since pupils in Glasgow became the first to experience special programming for schools.

Jacqueline Wilson reads to zoo animals on World Book Day

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 06:59
The best-selling children's novelist visited animals at Drusillas Zoo park near Alfriston.

Child benefit to be paid to more families

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 17:21
The chancellor says changes mean 170,000 families will not pay charges on the benefit.

Primary pupil found with knife at school

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 16:27
The school says the child carried a blade over bullying fears and showed it to pupils.

School checking absent pupils' bins branded 'snoops'

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 11:17
Staff from Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster check for post on doorsteps and bin movements.

Tax, childcare, vapes: What could be in the Budget?

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 12:55
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Budget on Wednesday 6 March.

World Book Day should not break the bank - school

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 11:18
Wear pyjamas rather than buying expensive costumes, one head teacher says.

University campus cat honoured with statue

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 08:40
A statue of Pebbles will be unveiled as part of a day of celebrations.

School made being Muslim seem toxic, ex-pupil says

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 07:06
Michaela School, in Brent, is the subject of a court challenge over rules banning "prayer rituals".

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