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BBC News - Family & Education 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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