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Private schools lose High Court challenge over VAT changes

12 hours 37 min ago
Three high court judges have rejected a judicial review into the government's VAT policy on school fees.

Record 1 in 5 pupils in England getting special education needs support

12th June 2025
It marks the highest proportion since government statistics were collected in this way.

Calls for schools to ditch formal uniforms

12th June 2025
Schools that have already changed their uniform policy say is allows children to play for longer.

Winners and losers: Who got what in the spending review?

11th June 2025
BBC correspondents analyse how departments have fared and the impact decisions could have on you.

Ban on 'no ball games' signs suggested to get kids off screens

11th June 2025
Experts say outdoor play in England has declined by 50% and are calling for urgent change.

University boss gets pay rise while staff jobs are cut

10th June 2025
A trade union says vice chancellor's pay rise could have saved multiple university staff jobs.

Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say

10th June 2025
A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child.

Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says

10th June 2025
For the first time teachers in England are receiving guidelines on how they should and shouldn't use AI.

How did abuse of children go undetected for a decade?

9th June 2025
Parents are demanding answers over how Daniel Clarke was able to sexually abuse vulnerable children.

'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had my baby'

8th June 2025
New data shows teacher recruitment and retention remains a challenge - particularly in disadvantaged areas.

'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had my baby'

8th June 2025
New data shows teacher recruitment and retention remains a challenge - particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000

5th June 2025
Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year.

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

4th June 2025
Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

Controlled explosion after chemicals found at school

4th June 2025
Learners at Denbigh High School were sent home after "historical chemicals" were found in a cupboard.

'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone held accountable'

4th June 2025
Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act violently.

'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone held accountable'

4th June 2025
Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act violently.

Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban

3rd June 2025
The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk from the bird.

'Girls shouldn't have to wear skirts to school'

3rd June 2025
Two school girls are campaigning for legislation to force schools to offer girls a choice.

Parents fight to save school lollipop patrols

3rd June 2025
A council says stopping the patrols was a difficult decision it had to make for a balanced budget.

How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?

3rd June 2025
Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

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