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Sixth form sector at 'breaking point', says head

2nd May 2025
Dominic Burke says staff at his school are "working harder and class sizes are going up".

Scottish primary pupils should get hate speech warning - union

2nd May 2025
The NASUWT union wants early education on hate speech because pupils are already influenced by secondary school.

Cardiff university strikes dropped as job cuts paused

1st May 2025
The union warned of a "summer of chaos" if the university did not back down on its proposed cuts.

Cardiff university strikes dropped as job cuts paused

1st May 2025
The union warned of a "summer of chaos" if the university did not back down on its proposed cuts.

Three nurseries shut over children's safety alert

1st May 2025
The temporary registration suspensions have been imposed by Ofsted on the Black Country nurseries.

UHI Perth exploring options to safeguard its future

1st May 2025
Bosses say the college, like other education institutions, is facing increasing financial challenges.

What matters to students in the local elections?

30th April 2025
Students at the University of Warwick speak about what matters to them ahead of voting on 1 May.

What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?

29th April 2025
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?

29th April 2025
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

New Dundee University plan scales back job cuts

29th April 2025
Under the proposals, the university would shed around 300 roles through a voluntary programme.

Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day

29th April 2025
Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day.

Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day

29th April 2025
Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day.

Supermarkets turn down graduates as vacancies drop

29th April 2025
Young people say it is harder than ever to get a job after uni with some being turned down by supermarkets.

Ruth Perry's sister criticises 'rushed' reforms

28th April 2025
An open letter calls on the education secretary to delay proposed changes to Ofsted inspections.

Teacher says school stabbing was like horror movie

28th April 2025
A14-year-old girl was convicted of attempted murder by a jury and is due to be sentenced.

How will new Ofsted school ratings work?

28th April 2025
The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

28th April 2025
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for.

Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans

28th April 2025
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.

Love triangle head jailed for wrench attack on deputy

25th April 2025
Anthony Felton's attack was motivated by jealousy and "entirely without precedent", a judge says.

Two more schools to close amid birth-rate decline

25th April 2025
The Islington schools are not viable as only half the places are occupied, the local council says.

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