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What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?

29th April 2025
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

New Dundee University plan scales back job cuts

29th April 2025
Under the proposals, the university would shed around 300 roles through a voluntary programme.

Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day

29th April 2025
Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day.

Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day

29th April 2025
Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day.

Supermarkets turn down graduates as vacancies drop

29th April 2025
Young people say it is harder than ever to get a job after uni with some being turned down by supermarkets.

Ruth Perry's sister criticises 'rushed' reforms

28th April 2025
An open letter calls on the education secretary to delay proposed changes to Ofsted inspections.

Teacher says school stabbing was like horror movie

28th April 2025
A14-year-old girl was convicted of attempted murder by a jury and is due to be sentenced.

How will new Ofsted school ratings work?

28th April 2025
The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

28th April 2025
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for.

Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans

28th April 2025
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.

Love triangle head jailed for wrench attack on deputy

25th April 2025
Anthony Felton's attack was motivated by jealousy and "entirely without precedent", a judge says.

Two more schools to close amid birth-rate decline

25th April 2025
The Islington schools are not viable as only half the places are occupied, the local council says.

What young voters think about the local election

25th April 2025
Young people are having their say on the upcoming local elections on 1 May.

Parents 'elated' after single-sex toilets ruling

24th April 2025
Sean Stratford and Leigh Hurley complained about a council installing only gender neutral toilets at a new primary school.

How can you keep your child safe online?

24th April 2025
Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.

How can you keep your child safe online?

24th April 2025
Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.

Single rat forces closure of school for a week

24th April 2025
It is hoped the 125-pupil school in Aberdeenshire can re-open next week.

Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told

24th April 2025
Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

Judge orders Scottish schools to provide single-sex toilets

23rd April 2025
A case was brought against Scottish Borders Council which had installed only gender neutral toilets in a replacement school.

Is an early night the key to better test results?

23rd April 2025
Cambridge researchers find young people who sleep for longer perform better in cognitive tests.

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