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Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children
Charities broadly welcome the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.
Published : Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:29:37 GMT
Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000
Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year.
Published : Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:39:51 GMT
'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone held accountable'
Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act violently.
Published : Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:10:54 GMT
Controlled explosion after chemicals found at school
Learners at Denbigh High School were sent home after "historical chemicals" were found in a cupboard.
Published : Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:48:43 GMT
Compulsory education 'costing islanders thousands'
Isles of Scilly teenagers have to leave home at 16 to study on the mainland.
Published : Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:28:01 GMT
'Girls shouldn't have to wear skirts to school'
Two school girls are campaigning for legislation to force schools to offer girls a choice.
Published : Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:15:05 GMT
Parents fight to save school lollipop patrols
A council says stopping the patrols was a difficult decision it had to make for a balanced budget.
Published : Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:09:11 GMT
What is an apprenticeship and how much are apprentices paid?
Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get a qualification.
Published : Tue, 27 May 2025 11:27:45 GMT
Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses
A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to deliver merged courses.
Published : Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:58:14 GMT
What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Published : Wed, 07 May 2025 14:08:33 GMT
Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day
Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day.
Published : Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:35:15 GMT
Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban
The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk from the bird.
Published : Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:51:39 GMT
Britain's nursery problem: Parents still face 'childcare deserts'
Nursery places can difficult to find, particularly in certain areas - so why have successive governments not yet found a solution?
Published : Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:53:57 GMT
'Our dad's a teacher - this is how we deal with revision stress at home'
Three teenagers and their teacher dad give some top tips on how to survive the stressful exam period.
Published : Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:02:42 GMT
Is an early night the key to better test results?
Cambridge researchers find young people who sleep for longer perform better in cognitive tests.
Published : Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:50:25 GMT
How can you keep your child safe online?
Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.
Published : Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:13:17 GMT
How do I appeal my child's primary school place?
Parents in England, Wales and Scotland have been told which primary school their children will be going to.
Published : Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:32:49 GMT
Teachers' strikes: Will there be more?
Union members in England will vote on strike action if the government sticks with its pay offer.
Published : Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:25:49 GMT
Why was VAT added to private school fees?
The government says "every single penny" raised by the policy will be spent on state schools.
Published : Thu, 15 May 2025 15:09:32 GMT
How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?
Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.
Published : Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:06:01 GMT
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