Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
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Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.
Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.
Calls for ‘urgent action’ on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without “urgent action”.
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
Revise, recall, then rest – your exam season survival guide
Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.
What is Ofsted and how does the new school ratings system work?
The rating system changed after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university’s trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
‘I can’t just stop using it” – under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.
Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban
More details are given on the nature of a ban of mobile phones in schools in England.
Phones to be banned in schools by law in England, government says
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.
‘Huge relief’ as students given loans ‘in error’ get repayment reprieve
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
My weekly juggling act – being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own
Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.
Things can’t go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
University staff strike over ‘insulting’ pay offer
University support staff have gone on strike in a dispute about pay.
Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.