Education News

'Genius' son left without education for two years

Eight-year-old Henry, who has autism and ADHD, was left without schooling for more than two years....

Trans guidance is 'important resource' for schools

The government in Jersey will not revoke its trans guidance for schools after petition....

Private schools lose High Court challenge over VAT changes

Three high court judges have rejected a judicial review into the government's VAT policy on school fees....

Record 1 in 5 pupils in England getting special education needs support

It marks the highest proportion since government statistics were collected in this way....

Calls for schools to ditch formal uniforms

Schools that have already changed their uniform policy say is allows children to play for longer....

Winners and losers: Who got what in the spending review?

BBC correspondents analyse how departments have fared and the impact decisions could have on you....

Ban on 'no ball games' signs suggested to get kids off screens

Experts say outdoor play in England has declined by 50% and are calling for urgent change....

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?

Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers in many other countries get more....

'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had my baby'

New data shows teacher recruitment and retention remains a challenge - particularly in disadvantaged areas....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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?...

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....

'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....

Is an early night the key to better test results?

Cambridge researchers find young people who sleep for longer perform better in cognitive tests....

How can you keep your child safe online?

Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material....

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....

Teachers' strikes: Will there be more?

Union members in England will vote on strike action if the government sticks with its pay offer....

Why was VAT added to private school fees?

The government says "every single penny" raised by the policy will be spent on state schools....

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....

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