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Private school calls VAT increase the final straw

5th September 2024
The head teacher at the closing school says he is "absolutely heartbroken" over the outcome.

Unis seek funding help as freshers pack for term

5th September 2024
Vice-chancellors say they are at "a fork in the road" and will "slide into decline" without action.

Rise in fines for term-time holidays won't stop us, say parents

5th September 2024
Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.

Private school to close ahead of VAT change

3rd September 2024
St Joseph's Preparatory School in Stoke-on-Trent blames factors including funding changes.

How will new Ofsted school ratings work?

3rd September 2024
The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.

Ofsted complacent after head's death, says review

3rd September 2024
One of many criticisms is that the regulator did not tell all its staff what had happened to Ruth Perry.

NI minister bids to restrict phone use in schools

3rd September 2024
Paul Givan is expected to issue new guidance to schools to crack down on mobile phone use by pupils.

Distress over school bus no-show on first day back

3rd September 2024
Finn was due to start back on Monday, but a bus organised by the Education Authority did not arrive.

One-word Ofsted grades scrapped in England's schools

2nd September 2024
The immediate changes mean schools in England will no longer be rated "Outstanding" or "Inadequate".

The free childcare now available to working parents

2nd September 2024
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.

Illegal visa network making millions fleecing students

2nd September 2024
A BBC investigation finds one man charged £1.2m for visa documents that were largely worthless.

How did the pandemic impact babies starting school now?

1st September 2024
Aqil and his twin were eight weeks old when lockdown hit - both are starting school with speech and language needs.

Crumbling concrete schools will suffer ‘for years to come’

31st August 2024
A head teachers' union is warning that schools with Raac will feel the financial impact for years.

Crumbling concrete schools will suffer ‘for years to come’

31st August 2024
A head teachers' union is warning that schools with Raac will feel the financial impact for years.

Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children

30th August 2024
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.

'Unfair' GCSE marks mean more resits, say colleges

29th August 2024
Colleges want a review of GCSE English resit grades, but Pearson says it is confident in the marks.

LISTEN: Matt and Becky Redfern on Paralympic sibling rivalry

29th August 2024
The Droitwich duo are hilarious outside of the pool, and fearsome competitors inside.

Bristol University students to miss freshers' week

29th August 2024
More than 800 students face missing out as their accommodation will not be ready in time.

Students face uncertainty in BTec funding 'mess'

29th August 2024
Schools and colleges in England say a lack of clarity on the future of vocational courses is a "minefield".

Rise in pupils educated outside mainstream schools in Wales

28th August 2024
The number of pupils being educated outside school has risen to record levels in Wales.

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