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'Brutal' restraint of autistic boy in calming room

9th April 2025
The way the boy was held on the floor in a special school was unlawful, a use-of-force expert tells BBC.

'Working from home has helped me be a better mum'

9th April 2025
Working from home has been said to benefit parents - but how does it impact children?

'Working from home has helped me be a better mum'

9th April 2025
Working from home has been said to benefit parents - but how does it impact children?

A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests

9th April 2025
Teachers also told a survey commissioned by BBC News they feel ill-equipped to tackle the issue.

Former principal to head Dundee University taskforce

8th April 2025
The financially-stricken institution faces cutting 700 jobs to tackle a £35m black hole

'We never imagined our daughter could be killed at nursery - we want greater safeguards'

7th April 2025
Parents of nine-month-old who died at a nursery call for stronger safeguarding measures.

'We never imagined our daughter could be killed at nursery - we want greater safeguards'

7th April 2025
Parents of nine-month-old who died at a nursery call for stronger safeguarding measures.

Strike ballot over 'unnecessary' university cuts

7th April 2025
The University of Edinburgh is cutting £140m from its budget, which a union describes as a "manufactured crisis".

'If our daughter was screened at birth she could have been treated'

5th April 2025
Sean and Emily Stock say they never want another family to face what they have had to.

Dundee University staff to be balloted over strike action

3rd April 2025
Up to 700 jobs at the University could be cut in a bid to tackle a £35m deficit.

Cardiff Met says job cuts needed to reduce costs

3rd April 2025
It says "difficult decisions" are needed and follows moves by other universities to reduce staffing.

Cardiff Met says job cuts needed to reduce costs

3rd April 2025
It says "difficult decisions" are needed and follows moves by other universities to reduce staffing.

Why is VAT being added to private school fees?

3rd April 2025
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.

Why is VAT being added to private school fees?

3rd April 2025
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.

Teacher banned 17 years after pupil sex referral

3rd April 2025
Former Bracknell teacher Matthew Whale was struck off after a second referral in 2022.

'Boys formed Andrew Tate club in school' - teacher

3rd April 2025
Headteachers in Kent say children as young as seven have access to smartphones as they back a ban.

'Boys formed Andrew Tate club in school' - teacher

3rd April 2025
Headteachers in Kent say children as young as seven have access to smartphones as they back a ban.

Private school parents must pay 'fair share', court told

2nd April 2025
The government has defended its policy of adding VAT to private school fees in the High Court.

Strike dates announced at Robert Gordon University

2nd April 2025
The EIS says an initial day of action has been set for 15 April, with more in May and September.

History of school dinners celebrated at exhibition

2nd April 2025
Anyone for semolina, sponge pudding and turkey twizzlers?

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