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Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims

Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with....

A-level maths exam marking to be watched closely by regulator after students say paper was 'unfair'

More than 20,000 people sign a petition calling for a review of a paper they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam....

Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union

The union argues that instead of cutting teacher recruitment, the government should use falling pupil numbers to make class sizes smaller....

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins

MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates....

Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms

The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable"....

Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online

Those affected will have to resit, or will get a mark based on their performance in other assignments....

Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone

There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court....

Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs

Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare....

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....

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....

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....

Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children

The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban....

'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training....

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls...

Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?

The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics....

How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend

Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?...

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