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'Taking in my grandchildren has left me penniless'

20th December 2024
A woman fights for recognition as a kinship foster carer so she can financially support her grandchildren.

The last primary school in Soho

20th December 2024
Soho's last primary school is battling to stay open as families move away from the area due to costs.

Schools pledge to become smartphone-free

19th December 2024
Four schools have each signed a letter asking parents to delay buying their children smartphones.

Teachers locked out of school to return to classes

18th December 2024
High school teachers agree to "de-escalate" their industrial action over working conditions.

Parents and union to protest at school gates

18th December 2024
The trust that runs a state high school is proposing to cut 25 staff due to "financial challenges".

University staff issue strike threat over job cuts

17th December 2024
The threat over nearly 100 job cuts as the university says it is adapting to a new financial reality.

Teacher struck off for sending naked picture

17th December 2024
Nemiya Rookwood, who worked at Lincoln University Technical College, denied the allegations at a disciplinary panel.

Plan to register children not in school takes shape

17th December 2024
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill is expected to come into force in 2025.

Mother 'scared' while testing school walking route

16th December 2024
Surrey County Council says it spends around £65m a year on school transport.

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

16th December 2024
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

16th December 2024
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

Being far from my son's care home is 'devastating'

15th December 2024
Louise Johnstone's son Leo has a genetic condition and is being cared for 90 miles away in Preston.

'NI students choose between heating or eating'

14th December 2024
Students in Northern Ireland are going without heating and skipping meals, a survey has revealed.

What are BTecs and how are they graded?

13th December 2024
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.

Schools accused of 'toxic culture' toward pupils

13th December 2024
The Mossbourne Federation says the claims against it are part of a "vexatious campaign".

'I was scared I would die in my student house'

13th December 2024
The Brighton students say they collectively paid £3,120 a month for "nightmare" student housing.

Branded uniforms are a 'financial drain' on parents

13th December 2024
About 7,500 people respond to a consultation about a new law to make all school uniforms affordable.

Teachers locked out of school in row with trust

12th December 2024
The staff are involved in a dispute with the academy trust over workload and working practices.

Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely

11th December 2024
Health secretary says use of drugs a scandal as review finds using them would be unacceptable risk.

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

11th December 2024
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.

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