Education News

School suspensions rise to nearly a million in England

Suspensions and exclusions rose in the last school year - with a significant increase among primary-age pupils....

Holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price

The cost of all-inclusive family package holidays to many popular destinations has risen this year....

'Teachers must be given the tools to tackle racism'

Calls are made for teacher racism training as figures suggest a rise in suspensions in Kent schools....

School meal costs mean less meat and smaller portions, caterers say

A 3p rise in free school meals funding is "almost an insult", school caterers organisation LACA says....

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

Teachers fear some children use smartphones for eight hours a day and overnight....

School remains closed after solar panel fire

The school in Cramlington will remain closed until Thursday, Northumberland County Council says....

Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks

Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes....

Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that

Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience....

How much are tuition fees in the UK and is university worth it?

Tuition fees will rise to £9,535 for students in England and Wales in August 2025....

A-level results day 2025 and grade boundaries explained

A guide to your options if you are not happy with your A-level results....

When is GCSE results day 2025 and when are results out?

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

GCSE grades and 2025 grade boundaries explained

How do the 9-1 GCSE grades compare with the previous alphabetical system?...

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....

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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