Education
Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables...
Nine universities start legal action over student loan...
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and...
Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer...
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from...
The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training...
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication...
New university free speech complaints system to come into...
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found...
'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment...
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible...
Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under...
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement...
Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban
Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners...
'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible...
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on...
Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide
Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.
University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans...
What is Ofsted and how does the new school ratings system...
The rating system changed after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure...
Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after...
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving...
Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans...
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described...
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals...
Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without...
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver...
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS...
Young children taking knives to school, BBC finds
Incidents of young children bringing knives into primary schools have been revealed...
'Nothing short of tragic': Inside a family court
A judge criticises two parents as he halts a 10-year court battle over their children's...
'We must catch up soon!' How to stop ghosting your friends
How to keep friendships alive as an adult alongside work, family and endless to-do...
Are two-week half-terms a blessing or a curse?
Many schools are extending autumn breaks, but what do parents, teachers and experts...
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical...
What does university cost, and is it worth it?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the...
Boris Johnson left the Covid Inquiry in a hurry - he'll...
School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went "too far" , former...
Will my uni fees rise next year? What is a V-level? Your...
The DfE has announced it will raise tuition fees every year, and will bring in new...
Having autism should not mean having to fight for our education
The Institute for Public Policy Research says there should be more comprehensive...
Councils paying school transport costs for 470,000 pupils...
Local authorities say the cost of providing school transport is becoming "financially...
UKHSA 'monitoring situation' after meningitis cases
The government body says meningitis symptoms can easily be confused with a hangover.
Pledge to remove Raac from schools by 2029
The Labour government makes a new promise for schools containing the unsafe concrete.
Not having the time of your life at uni? You're not alone
Many freshers come with high expectations of what they imagine will be the best...
Can teacher shortages be solved by attracting career changers?
The North East has seen the biggest fall in trainee teachers in England, down by...
Pupils welcome limits on smartphones in schools
Students in Northamptonshire share their views about having mobile phones on them...
Shoe protest highlights 'forgotten' Send children
Shoes are left at council offices to highlight issues of children with special educational...
Head teachers to be consulted on strike action over new...
New Ofsted inspections will go ahead as planned this month after the NAHT union's...
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism...
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut...
Conference for Inclusive Higher Education in Baku, 2-3rd...
The Global Disability Foundation (GEV) is proud to announce that its “Inclusive...
Are girls being left behind in school? Experts are sounding...
Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest...
Meet the three-year-olds helping anxious teens spend more...
As school returns, we look at a scheme that pairs teenagers with toddlers from a...
These teens turned their rooms into tech-free zones. This...
Elizabeth and Henry are among those ditching technology in their bedrooms to see...
My student loan doesn't cover my bills, so I wear my work...
As students struggle to cover the cost of university, the BBC speaks to young people...
What I wish I'd known: Four students on life as a fresher
Four second year students give their advice on starting uni to this year's freshers.
Two boys bailed after knife incident at college
The pair have been released on bail until the end of November, police say.
Children to be auto-enrolled for free school meals
The new system will go live in September 2026, Cornwall Council said.
I want to do an apprenticeship but no employer will take...
Ryan Beggs, 19, has been enrolling in apprenticeship courses for the past two years...
I didn't want sex with my husband after having our baby
Both women and men can experience a loss of libido after having a child, here's...
University boss calls for major review of Scottish higher...
Sir Anton Muscatelli calls for a review of the future funding and shape of higher...
How working parents can get 30 hours of free childcare
Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the...
'They are guinea pigs' - fears for pupils on new GCSEs
Year 10 students in Wales are the first to begin the new courses after a major curriculum...
Thousands of students report sexual violence at university
Women and LGBT students were more likely to report incidents than their male and...
When is GCSE results day 2025 and when are results out?
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
GCSE grades and 2025 grade boundaries explained
How do the 9-1 GCSE grades compare with the previous alphabetical system?
A-level results day 2025 and grade boundaries explained
A guide to your options if you are not happy with your A-level results.
What do children learn in sex education?
Government guidance says schools should discuss sex education subject matter "proactively"...
Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change...
Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous...
Should school summer holidays be shorter?
Six weeks can feel like a long time for parents, but are shorter summer breaks a...
Is education tech boom helping or harming pupils?
Some say devices enhance learning, while others worry about the further increase...
Posthumous degrees for Nottingham attacks victims
Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber were both studying in Nottingham when they...
Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but...
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent...
Teacher groomed pupil into sex act, panel decides
Jason Harrison is banned from teaching for life by a misconduct panel for the Sheffield...
YouTube to be included in Australia's teen social media...
The Australian government says the world-first ban is aimed at protecting youth...
Lib Dems call for cap on SEND school profits
The party says an 8% profit cap is needed to stop money meant going "into the pockets...
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students,...
How do student loans work and when are they written off?
Tuition fees are rising in England and Wales, increasing the amount of debt graduates...
Tuition fees in England and Wales rise to £9,535
Maintenance loans have also gone up, meaning students can borrow more to help with...
Older driver rules 'could have saved mum's life'
Claire Eady is calling for new regulations after losing her elderly mother in a...
'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had...
New data shows teacher recruitment and retention remains a challenge - particularly...
Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get...
Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers...
Council struggles with 'tidal wave' of SEND pupils
The council overspent by £54m on SEND provisions during the last academic year.
'My son may never talk without a speech therapist'
New figures show demand for speech and language therapists is increasing in Scotland.
Fears for Fettes College jobs after VAT added to school...
The independent school opens a consultation process for staff in order to reduce...
Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity...
Speech and Language UK says some children can struggle to categorise and communicate...
Uni hails savings after £50m shortfall warning
The University of Sheffield still plans cuts to jobs and courses despite a better...
'I applied for 647 jobs after uni until I got one'
Caitlin Morgan doubted if her degree was worth it as competition for graduate jobs...
Private prep school to close after 127 years
Moorlands School in Leeds will close on 31 December, 127 years after it opened in...
Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000
Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by...
Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut...
A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to...
Compulsory education 'costing islanders thousands'
Isles of Scilly teenagers have to leave home at 16 to study on the mainland.
What is an apprenticeship and how much are apprentices...
Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get...
How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?
Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's...
Parents fight to save school lollipop patrols
A council says stopping the patrols was a difficult decision it had to make for...
'Girls shouldn't have to wear skirts to school'
Two school girls are campaigning for legislation to force schools to offer girls...
Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban
The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk...
'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone...
Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act...
Controlled explosion after chemicals found at school
Learners at Denbigh High School were sent home after "historical chemicals" were...
Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children
Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more...
Why was VAT added to private school fees?
The government says "every single penny" raised by the policy will be spent on state...
Universities must do more to prevent suicides, ministers...
The government wants universities to check the safety of halls and reach out to...
Jewellery students want to save 'dying art'
The new T-level students on the Aston University course aim to bring new blood to...
Strikes paused as Ipswich school tackles behaviour issues
A school appoints a vice principal who specialises in pupil behaviour after teachers...
New exam centre for home-schooled children
It is aimed at making it easier for Cornwall's 2,500 home-schooled children to take...
Calls for isolation of children in school to be banned
Stormont's Education Committee is told shutting a child alone in a room in school...
Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise
But health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other...
'I've applied for hundreds of jobs': One in eight youths...
New data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education...
'We did not sign up for this': Harvard's foreign students...
Harvard has around 6,800 foreign students currently - a third are from China, and...
Adoptive fund cuts will be devastating - mother
Funds to help adoptive children access therapy have been cut by a total of £4,500...
Family 'at breaking point' after care fight
Lucas, 13, from Stoke-on-Trent, has regular seizures and needs around the clock...
School starters can't blow their noses - teachers
Teachers are worried some children are not school-ready and cannot carry out basic...
Concern lesson plans encouraged strangulation during sex
A council is criticised for a sex education presentation that was intended to be...
Teacher banned over sex with 'vulnerable' ex-pupil
A report says David Blight's conduct had fallen "significantly short of the standards...
Teachers on strike over 'poor pupil behaviour'
Unions say some pupils are disruptive, leaving the teachers no choice.
