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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.

Empathy can be taught at school, study suggests

28th August 2024
Cambridge University analysis of 900 pupils finds behaviour can improve within a few weeks.

More cuts in Scotland will 'break the children or teachers - or both'

28th August 2024
Lee-Anne King's sons are among those most likely to be affected by reductions to teacher numbers in Glasgow.

Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?

28th August 2024
Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.

Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?

28th August 2024
Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.

Blind schoolgirl passes GCSEs using Braille

27th August 2024
Alleah Beard-Pace says getting the right material to help her pass her exams was difficult.

Infant school hit by cyber attack

27th August 2024
Canvey Island Infant School will be closed for an extra day to minimise the impact of the attack.

Students urged to top up vaccines before term time

26th August 2024
Students should be vaccinated against meningitis, HPV and measles, a health authority says.

Growing up with dyslexia: 'What if I can't read?'

26th August 2024
Teacher assessments show 27% of primary pupils in Scotland do not meet "expected levels" in literacy.

Growing up with dyslexia: 'What if I can't read?'

26th August 2024
Teacher assessments show 27% of primary pupils in Scotland do not meet "expected levels" in literacy.

Youngsters not in work or education rise to 870,000

24th August 2024
BBC News has spoken to two young people about the obstacles they are facing.

A GCSE at 11: 'It'll help the hard work in future'

23rd August 2024
Pupils at a primary school in Ballycastle picked up GCSE results on Thursday morning.

Four takeaways from 2024's GCSE results

22nd August 2024
These students were in Year 7 during the first Covid lockdowns - and regional disparities have grown.

Four takeaways from 2024's GCSE results

22nd August 2024
These students were in Year 7 during the first Covid lockdowns - and regional disparities have grown.

South Africa's 'favourite teacher' dies aged 85

22nd August 2024
William Smith, hailed for being a maths and science education innovator, has died aged 85.

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