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Migration to Scotland doubles as overseas student numbers jump

9th July 2024
Migration to Scotland has hit a 10-year high, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland

Sats results rise but stay below pre-Covid levels

9th July 2024
Overall standards in reading, writing and maths are up among Year 6 pupils in England.

Exam board faces £300k fine for 'major failings'

9th July 2024
The exams watchdog says it took "unprecedented" action to ensure hundreds of papers were re-marked.

Teacher wishes he had conversation with knifeman

9th July 2024
Ex teacher Neil Cole is part of a campaign warning young people about the dangers of carrying a knife.

Children’s choir gets surprise audience with new PM

8th July 2024
Pupils set to perform for King Charles were rehearsing when Keir Starmer stopped to listen.

Education secretary begins push to recruit 6,500 new teachers

8th July 2024
The new education secretary says she is writing to education workforces as her "first priority".

Schoolchildren become market traders for the day

4th July 2024
"Don't be shy, give us a try" - children have a go at market lingo as they sell goods for charity.

Blanket highlighting school exclusion unveiled

3rd July 2024
The blanket is made of 2,999 pieces of fabric and is set to tour England to raise awareness.

Toddler found in road after escaping nursery

2nd July 2024
Talks are being held between the council, inspectors and the business to stop it happening again.

Everything you need to know about student loans

2nd July 2024
How do they work across the UK, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?

Nazi song row student group suspended by university

2nd July 2024
The university's Conservative Association is being investigated after an antisemitic video emerged.

Almost 1.8m people owe £50,000 or more in student debt

2nd July 2024
More than 61,000 people have balances of £100,000 or more and 50 owe upwards of £200,000, BBC finds.

The contentious exam deciding the fate of India’s doctors

1st July 2024
The NEET exam has triggered nationwide protests, with students saying it has jeopardised their future.

Online safety warning as school holidays begin in Scotland

1st July 2024
Police Scotland say reports of online child sexual abuse and exploitation have increased by 21% in a year.

Private school gives VAT lobbying tips to parents

28th June 2024
The headmaster urges parents to voice worries about Labour's plan to add tax to private school fees.

University expecting £19m deficit looks to cut staff

27th June 2024
The University says it is offering a voluntary severance scheme "with regret".

Free school meals auto-enrolment trial announced

27th June 2024
At present families must apply for free school meals, meaning some eligible pupils miss out.

AI can beat university students, study suggests

26th June 2024
University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

Banning smartphones helps learning, say educators

26th June 2024
The majority of secondary schools in the islands have policies to prohibit or limit their use.

Banning smartphones helps learning, say educators

26th June 2024
The majority of secondary schools in the islands have policies to prohibit or limit their use.

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