Education News

Unpaid internship access 'unfair' to working class, students say

New research says internship opportunities increasingly favour those from a middle class background....

Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leader accuses PM of "vandalism" but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children....

Could you pass an English exam from 1913?

Three teachers sat - and failed - the first Cambridge English exam 112 years ago. How would you do?...

Head teacher raising £100k for 'urgent repairs'

School bosses say pupils are paying the price because of a lack of decent government investment....

Conference to discuss smartphone impact on children

A conference arranged by the campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood, takes place on Thursday....

Author Cottrell-Boyce holds summit to warn about children's happiness

The children's laureate says a "recession in children's happiness" is caused by a decline in reading....

'Council left autistic son with no school place'

Kray says Birmingham City Council failed to provide an education plan within the legal timeframe....

Teachers' strikes: Will there be more?

The National Education Union has been considering whether to go on strike again in 2024....

Why is VAT being added to private school fees?

The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25....

OnlyFans, porn, and the fall in teen condom use

As condom use falls and sex infections rise, educators try to tackle misinformation among teens....

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education....

The free childcare now available to working parents

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months....

What are T-levels and how do they work?

T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects....

What are BTecs and how are they graded?

Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year....

Will Keir Starmer be able to meet his new pledges?

Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions....

Why are university tuition fees going up?

Tuition fees in England and Wales will rise next year to help universities....

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....

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