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University staff vote to strike over job cut threat

2 hours 7 min ago
Staff at the University of Nottingham plan to take action over proposals to cut more than 250 jobs.

How do GCSE grades and grade boundaries work?

2 hours 53 min ago
How does the 9-1 grading system for GCSEs compare with the previous numerical system?

Head bans smartphones in favour of 'brick' phones

9 hours 19 min ago
Head teacher Louise Cowley says smartphones are disruptive and addictive for students.

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed

14 hours 41 min ago
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".

Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report

15 hours 18 min ago
Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.

Students affected by strikes set for compensation

30th June 2025
Students at Newcastle University affected by strikes are receiving up to £600 in compensation.

Primary schools to merge as pupil numbers fall

30th June 2025
Five primary schools in Westminster will merge down to two but parents are unhappy with the idea.

Pupils celebrate school's 200th birthday

29th June 2025
Pupils write letters to students at US schools in a town that shares the name of Dedham.

School sun safety lessons trialled to tackle skin cancer

29th June 2025
The new pilot teaches children as young as five how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen.

Former teacher says phone ban will not be easy

28th June 2025
A former teacher says children will adapt to the phone ban in schools and colleges from September.

'I've been fighting for so long': More than half of special needs plans delayed

26th June 2025
Only 46% of education, health and care plans were issued by local authorities within the 20 week deadline last year, according to the DfE.

'I've been fighting for so long': More than half of special needs plans delayed

26th June 2025
Only 46% of education, health and care plans were issued by local authorities within the 20 week deadline last year, according to the DfE.

University staff to strike over planned £16m cuts

25th June 2025
The University and College Union says its members will walk out for 10 days over the coming weeks.

University staff to strike over planned £16m cuts

25th June 2025
The University and College Union says its members will walk out for 10 days over the coming weeks.

Rebuilt school 'one of first to be carbon neutral'

25th June 2025
The newly rebuilt Catherine Infant School is one of the first in the UK to operate carbon neutrally.

Private prep school to close after 127 years

24th June 2025
Moorlands School in Leeds will close on 31 December, 127 years after it opened in 1898.

'I applied for 647 jobs after uni until I got one'

24th June 2025
Caitlin Morgan doubted if her degree was worth it as competition for graduate jobs hit record high.

Uni hails savings after £50m shortfall warning

24th June 2025
The University of Sheffield still plans cuts to jobs and courses despite a better financial outlook.

Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity warns

24th June 2025
Speech and Language UK says some children can struggle to categorise and communicate how they feel.

Fears for Fettes College jobs after VAT added to school fees

23rd June 2025
The independent school opens a consultation process for staff in order to reduce headcount.

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