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Screen children in schools to find lazy eyes early, experts warn

20th June 2025
The British and Irish Orthoptic Society is calling for screening to take place in all schools in England.

University bosses quit after damning report into financial collapse

19th June 2025
A report into Dundee University says its financial crisis was caused by a "self-inflicted" failure of its oversight system.

How hot does it have to be for schools to close?

19th June 2025
As temperatures rise towards the weekend Elizabeth Rizzini finds out how likely we are to see school closures.

Be ready to be shocked and offended at university, students told

19th June 2025
Guidance has been published by the Office for Students on new free speech rules coming into force this year.

School's journey from 'inadequate' to global praise

18th June 2025
A Heanor school has won international recognition for its community work.

Will new school rules help cut violence in the classroom?

18th June 2025
The Scottish government has published guidance for schools on how to deal with violent and aggressive behaviour from pupils.

Child violent crime suspects 'getting younger'

18th June 2025
A report looking into serious crime involving young people analysed data recorded between 2019 and 2023.

Trans guidance is 'important resource' for schools

17th June 2025
The government in Jersey will not revoke its trans guidance for schools after petition.

'Genius' son left without education for two years

17th June 2025
Eight-year-old Henry, who has autism and ADHD, was left without schooling for more than two years.

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?

15th June 2025
Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers in many other countries get more.

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?

15th June 2025
Most dads in the UK get two weeks off work after their baby is born, but dads in many European countries get more.

Private schools lose High Court challenge over VAT changes

13th June 2025
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.

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.

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