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"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.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

School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint

31st October 2024
But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.

School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint

31st October 2024
But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.

Deaf pupil, 9, angry at lack of school interpreter

31st October 2024
Maisie has missed several weeks of school as Shropshire Council has not found her a new interpreter.

Students taught about spiking dangers in new campaign

31st October 2024
Students at the Royal Agricultural University took part in a silent disco to learn about spiking.

School has worst pupil attendance rate in England

31st October 2024
A councillor says improvements must be made to get schoolchildren back into the classrooms.

NHS, schools, transport: Where Budget pledges are being spent

30th October 2024
BBC correspondents analyse how much Budget money has been pledged in key areas and where the money will be spent.

What is an apprenticeship and how much are apprentices paid?

30th October 2024
Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get a qualification.

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