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More than one in five pupils in England getting special educational needs support

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BBC News Education 10d ago General
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More than one in five pupils in England - around 1.8 million children - get extra support in school.
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Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests

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BBC News Education 10d ago higher-ed
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A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".
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Exam regulator monitoring marking of A-level maths exam that left students 'overwhelmed'

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BBC News Education 16d ago General
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More than 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of an A‑level maths paper which they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam.
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How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend

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BBC News Education 22d ago General
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A major review has declared that Britain faces a "lost generation" - could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?
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What does Neet stand for and why does the UK have so many?

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BBC News Education 23d ago General
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Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.
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Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms

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BBC News Education 25d ago higher-ed
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The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".
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Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online

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BBC News Education 26d ago General
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Those affected will have to resit, or will get a mark based on their performance in other assignments.
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UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s

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BBC News Education 31d ago General
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The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.
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Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip

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BBC News Education 38d ago General
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The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.
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Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay

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BBC News Education 43d ago General
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The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".
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What is Ofsted and how does the new school ratings system work?

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BBC News Education 52d ago policy
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The rating system changed after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.
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Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban

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BBC News Education 60d ago policy
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Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.
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Phones to be banned in schools by law in England, government says

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BBC News Education 62d ago policy
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Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
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Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

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BBC News Education 66d ago policy
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It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
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Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

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BBC News Education 66d ago policy
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It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
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The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide

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BBC News Education 66d ago policy
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Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
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Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

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BBC News Education 66d ago higher-ed
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About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
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Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

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BBC News Education 67d ago higher-ed
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About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
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Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

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BBC News Education 69d ago policy
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Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
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The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves

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BBC News Education 69d ago policy
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Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?
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The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens

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BBC News Education 71d ago research
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Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.
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How do student tuition and maintenance loans work?

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BBC News Education 73d ago General
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There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.
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How do student tuition and maintenance loans work?

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BBC News Education 73d ago higher-ed
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There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.
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22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

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BBC News Education 73d ago policy
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Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
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Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England

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BBC News Education 75d ago higher-ed
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The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
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Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England

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BBC News Education 75d ago higher-ed
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The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
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Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools

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BBC News Education 78d ago policy
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NASUWT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.
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Teachers vow to 'fight censorship' after school book row

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BBC News Education 81d ago General
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The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".
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Teachers vow to 'fight censorship' after school book row

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BBC News Education 81d ago policy
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The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".
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British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University

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BBC News Education 82d ago higher-ed
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Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.
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British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University

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BBC News Education 82d ago higher-ed
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Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.
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Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test

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BBC News Education 83d ago policy
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The government says assessments are "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.
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Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns

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BBC News Education 84d ago policy
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The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.
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'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

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BBC News Education 85d ago edtech
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The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.
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Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told

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BBC News Education 86d ago policy
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New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.
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Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial

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BBC News Education 86d ago policy
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A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
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