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Over 300 parents push back on Mossbourne criticism

24th December 2024
A letter signed by more than 300 parents is defending two schools over "toxic culture" claims.

University to offer paramedic masters degree

23rd December 2024
The two-year paramedic science masters degree will begin in January.

Classic novel off GCSE list amid racial slurs fear

23rd December 2024
The book's removal is welcomed by the children's commissioner amid concern about racist language.

Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvre

21st December 2024
Thomas Conley was sitting next to Isaiah Rodriguez at lunch when he noticed something was wrong.

'Shocking' rise in home-schooled pupils with SEND

21st December 2024
Almost 300 children with special needs in Worcestershire are being home schooled.

'Shocking' rise in home-schooled pupils with SEND

21st December 2024
Almost 300 children with special needs in Worcestershire are being home schooled.

'Taking in my grandchildren has left me penniless'

20th December 2024
A woman fights for recognition as a kinship foster carer so she can financially support her grandchildren.

The last primary school in Soho

20th December 2024
Soho's last primary school is battling to stay open as families move away from the area due to costs.

Schools pledge to become smartphone-free

19th December 2024
Four schools have each signed a letter asking parents to delay buying their children smartphones.

Teachers locked out of school to return to classes

18th December 2024
High school teachers agree to "de-escalate" their industrial action over working conditions.

Parents and union to protest at school gates

18th December 2024
The trust that runs a state high school is proposing to cut 25 staff due to "financial challenges".

University staff issue strike threat over job cuts

17th December 2024
The threat over nearly 100 job cuts as the university says it is adapting to a new financial reality.

Teacher struck off for sending naked picture

17th December 2024
Nemiya Rookwood, who worked at Lincoln University Technical College, denied the allegations at a disciplinary panel.

Plan to register children not in school takes shape

17th December 2024
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill is expected to come into force in 2025.

Mother 'scared' while testing school walking route

16th December 2024
Surrey County Council says it spends around £65m a year on school transport.

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

16th December 2024
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

16th December 2024
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

Being far from my son's care home is 'devastating'

15th December 2024
Louise Johnstone's son Leo has a genetic condition and is being cared for 90 miles away in Preston.

'NI students choose between heating or eating'

14th December 2024
Students in Northern Ireland are going without heating and skipping meals, a survey has revealed.

What are BTecs and how are they graded?

13th December 2024
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.

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