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Jamie Oliver pulls 'offensive' children's book from sale

11th November 2024
The 400-page fantasy novel is accused of stereotyping Indigenous Australians.

Too much debt or value for money? Students divided over tuition fee rise

10th November 2024
University fees are rising to £9,535, meaning students will be left in more debt after their course.

Too much debt or value for money? Students divided over tuition fee rise

10th November 2024
University fees are rising to £9,535, meaning students will be left in more debt after their course.

Former students urged to check for loan refunds

9th November 2024
New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.

The robots helping children go back to school

8th November 2024
Robots are used to help support children who struggle emotionally going to school.

The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives

8th November 2024
Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

More need for exam support leaves schools stretched

8th November 2024
Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm

7th November 2024
A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.

Educating Greater Manchester head teacher banned

7th November 2024
Drew Povey's school was featured on the 2017 Channel 4 documentary series.

Demand for chaplains in non-faith schools rises

7th November 2024
An increasing number of non-faith schools are hiring chaplains to offer support to students.

High Court case over closure of nurseries dropped

7th November 2024
Hackney Council accepts its consultation over plans to close two children's centres was "unlawful".

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

7th November 2024
"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

7th November 2024
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

Parents clashing with teachers more since Covid - inquiry

6th November 2024
The Scottish Covid Inquiry is being told about the impact of the pandemic on all levels of education.

Tuition fee rise won't cover NI hike - university

5th November 2024
Prof Ian Dunn says increased fees could also deter some students from enrolling.

Teacher banned after stamping on boy's head and attacking pupil

5th November 2024
Thomas Taylor was convicted of assaulting a pupil and stamping on another boy's head six months later in South Ayrshire.

Will Wales hike university tuition fees?

4th November 2024
The body representing universities in Wales says "pressing, urgent challenges" are being faced.

University tuition fees set to rise in England

4th November 2024
The education secretary is expected to announce details to MPs in Parliament on Monday afternoon.

Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC

1st November 2024
The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,

Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans

31st October 2024
The Independent Schools Council, which represents 1,400 schools, votes to proceed with legal action.

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