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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.

How much does uni in the UK cost and will I earn more if I go?

22nd August 2024
Given higher costs, some students are wondering whether going to university makes financial sense.

What are BTecs and how are they graded?

22nd August 2024
Hundreds of thousands of students do vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.

GCSE grades: The 9-1 boundaries explained

22nd August 2024
The 9-1 grading system for GCSEs began in 2017 in England.

As the GCSE pass rate falls, how to appeal or resit?

22nd August 2024
The GCSE pass rate is down for the third year running across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

What is an apprenticeship and how do you get one?

22nd August 2024
Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get a qualification.

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