Education
'If my school closes, I may not see friends again'
Some London primary schools are struggling for pupil numbers and may be closed by...
Protest students feared for university futures
Mariyah Ali and Antonia Listrat were part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration at...
How do I appeal my child's primary school place?
Parents in England, Wales and Scotland have been told which primary school their...
'Romeo and Juliet' clause exempts consensual teen sex
The Crime and Policing Bill puts a new duty on teachers, GPs, and other professionals...
Teachers will rally against Labour over pay, says union...
The National Education Union's general secretary says Labour MPs could pay a 'high...
'Our dad's a teacher - this is how we deal with revision...
Three teenagers and their teacher dad give some top tips on how to survive the stressful...
Britain's nursery problem: Parents still face 'childcare...
Nursery places can difficult to find, particularly in certain areas - so why have...
What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A pioneering project...
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have...
'Working from home has helped me be a better mum'
Working from home has been said to benefit parents - but how does it impact children?
Mother 'gaslit' by SEND system in crisis
One campaigner says parents face huge amounts of unpaid work due to systemic issues.
Teacher screened 'inappropriate' blackface film
A panel hears a teacher showed a Sinbad film where an actor had blackface make-up...
Teachers in England move a step closer to striking
Union members will vote on whether or not to strike if the government stands by...
Robert Gordon University lecturers go on strike
The action is being taken over redundancies, which the university says comes at...
Charities criticise 'distressing' cuts to adoption fund
The amount of funding families can access to pay for therapy for adopted children...
Farage clashes with teaching union over 'far right' claim
National Education Union members call for funds to be used to help campaign against...
Rock-dropping seagull closes university building
The Blavatnik School of Government is closed for almost a week to fix damage caused...
How do I find out my child's primary school place?
Parents in England, Wales and Scotland are being told which primary school their...
Who can get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?
Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's...
'I drove 6,800 miles to university'
Yukun Tao says his adventure has motivated others as he prepares to drive back later...
Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises
'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease...
The influencers who want the world to have more babies...
Pronatalists have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the...
'Boys formed Andrew Tate club in school' - teacher
Headteachers in Kent say children as young as seven have access to smartphones as...
Teacher banned 17 years after pupil sex referral
Former Bracknell teacher Matthew Whale was struck off after a second referral in...
Cardiff Met says job cuts needed to reduce costs
It says "difficult decisions" are needed and follows moves by other universities...
Dundee University staff to be balloted over strike action
Up to 700 jobs at the University could be cut in a bid to tackle a £35m deficit.
'If our daughter was screened at birth she could have been...
Sean and Emily Stock say they never want another family to face what they have had...
Strike ballot over 'unnecessary' university cuts
The University of Edinburgh is cutting £140m from its budget, which a union describes...
'We never imagined our daughter could be killed at nursery...
Parents of nine-month-old who died at a nursery call for stronger safeguarding measures.
Five years on: How Covid impacted the lives of young people
Five years on: How Covid impacted the lives of young people.
Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic...
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government...
What does the future hold for Scottish universities?
Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention...
Poorest children missing more school and further behind...
Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the...
AI offers 'generational opportunity' for schools
Allison Gardner says schools should be commended for using artificial intelligence...
Ex-Ofsted boss says education secretary wants 'to please...
The former head of Ofsted Amanda Spielman says the government should "think again"...
Drink-drive teacher who fled crash banned
David Zell drove into a ground-floor bedroom, where two people were asleep.
University staff back strike action over job cuts
The UCU union said employees were told last month 200 roles would go as part of...
NI teachers offered 5.5% pay rise again
In February, the majority of teachers rejected an offer of 5.5% and started action...
Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but...
The Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England...
The free childcare now available to working parents
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children...
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools...
How will new Ofsted school ratings work?
The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure...
First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs
From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before...
Secondary school places 2025: When do parents find out?
Parents will soon find out which schools their children will be attending from September...
Thousands more university jobs at risk, union warns
The University and College Union says 5,000 jobs are already being cut and the sector...
Is the UK becoming less attractive for students?
The UK has been one of the most popular destinations for international students...
Loss of Latin a 'tragedy' for state sector pupils
Teachers and academics in the shadow of Hadrian's Wall hit back against the axing...
Welsh teacher shortage limiting subjects on offer
Wales' chief inspector of education says recruitment problems are affecting pupils'...
Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England
Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in...
'Real buzz' around World Book Day spuds
Families are asked to decorate potatoes instead of little people this World Book...
More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing
School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children...
Plans to make phone use safer for teenagers watered down
The MP behind the bill says proposals have been altered in a bid to gain government...
We don't know how many people are having babies - and that's...
Working out how many school pupils to budget for may well prove to be a headache...
Why school exclusions are at record levels
Exclusions in schools in England are sky-high - but experts say it's about more...
When will VAT get added to private school fees?
Labour says removing the current tax exemption will help to fund 6,500 new teachers...
When do GCSE results come out?
Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are getting...
I’m staying on at school despite signing football deal
Harry McLean says he is well aware that his two-year contract does not guarantee...
SQA results day 2024: What happens after results come out?
Around 145,000 students across Scotland will receive their exams results on 6 August.
How to survive a 1,200 mile walk with your teenage son
Finn, 13, and his mum Kerry-Anne have just completed a walk around the perimeter...
Raac exam uplift 'difficult', chief regulator says
It comes after parents called for marks to be boosted due to the crumbling concrete...
From apprentice to head of multimillion pound firm
An apprentice started a business in a spare room which now turns over millions of...
Mental health support for students receiving results
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has a text service students can access for...
'I got no GCSEs and cleaned pubs - now I'm a uni lecturer'
As students receive their exam results, Anna Champneys shares advice she would give...
How can I help my kids through exam results day?
As results days loom, we asked an expert and a family who've been through it for...
A-level results day: Grades and Ucas clearing explained
When is results day and what should you do if you do not get the grades you need?
How much does uni cost and will I earn more if I go?
Given higher costs, some students are wondering whether going to university makes...
Top A-level grades rise across England, Wales and NI
It is the first rise since 2021, with 27.8% of all grades either A* or A.
Five key takeaways from 2024's A-level results
The north-south divide persists and T-level dropout rates remain high. Here's what...
Cash prizes and free rent: Uni clearing offers 'inappropriate'
Potential students are being offered incentives if they sign up for certain degree...
Introducing AI Vision University: The First and Only of...
AI Vision University is set to redefine education in artificial intelligence and...
Education secretary begins push to recruit 6,500 new teachers
The new education secretary says she is writing to education workforces as her "first...
Sats results rise but stay below pre-Covid levels
Overall standards in reading, writing and maths are up among Year 6 pupils in England.
Migration to Scotland doubles as overseas student numbers...
Migration to Scotland has hit a 10-year high, according to new data from the National...
PCC attended dinner at centre of Nazi song row
An FOI response confirms the attendance of Philip Seccombe at an event where some...
Exam board faces £300k fine for 'major failings'
One student tells BBC News she was a "guinea pig" in her T-level in health and it...
Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?
Taking a penalty is an art, but Billy Watson says he has found a way to turn it...
Trial set for students suing UCL over Covid teaching
Around 5,000 students have brought claims against UCL, after teaching was moved...
Eton set to give 'brick' phones to first years
The world-famous school is handing out handsets that can only send and receive texts...
Why am I dreaming I have an exam I didn't study for?
Ever dreamt that you're late for an exam? Or you don't know the answers? Here's...
Would a 1.40pm Friday finish stop teachers quitting?
The number of teachers in England has risen - but so has the number leaving, the...
What is Labour's plan for taxing private schools?
Labour has confirmed it will change the way private school fees are taxed if it...
When is GCSE results day 2024?
Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have taken...
If a university goes bust, which students lose most?
Whoever forms the next government is going to find it hard to ignore the issue of...
GCSE grades: The 9-1 boundaries explained
The 9-1 grading system for GCSEs began in 2017 in England.
Would Labour’s private school tax plan work?
A teacher and former policy adviser at the Department for Education discuss Labour’s...
When your university neighbour turns out to be a prince
A former student remembers what it was like living next door to the future Emperor...
AI can beat university students, study suggests
University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students,...
When is A-level results day 2024?
When is results day and what should you do if you don't get the grades you need?
Private school gives VAT lobbying tips to parents
The principal urges parents to voice worries about Labour's plan to add tax to private...
Online safety warning as school holidays begin in Scotland
Police Scotland say reports of online child sexual abuse and exploitation have increased...
Nazi song row student group suspended by university
The university's Conservative Association is being investigated after an antisemitic...
The contentious exam deciding the fate of India’s doctors
The NEET exam has triggered nationwide protests, with students saying it has jeopardised...
Almost 1.8m people owe £50,000 or more in student debt
More than 61,000 people have balances of £100,000 or more and 50 owe upwards of...
How much does uni cost, and will I earn more if I go?
Given higher costs, some students are wondering whether going to university makes...
Everything you need to know about student loans
How do they work across the UK, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying...
What are BTecs and how are they graded?
Hundreds of thousands of students do vocational qualifications known as BTecs every...
Toddler found in road after escaping nursery
Talks are being held between the council, inspectors and the business to stop it...
Blanket highlighting school exclusion unveiled
The blanket is made of 2,999 pieces of fabric and is set to tour England to raise...
How can parents appeal over secondary school places?
Year 6 children in England and Wales are finding out which secondary school they...
What are children learning in sex education?
Schools often consult parents about RSHE teaching, but some disagreements have led...
Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.
