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Democrat Jamie Raskin seeks ‘comprehensive accounting’ and requests interview with outgoing Bard president Harvard University and Bard College are facing new questions about the institutions’ relationship with Jeffrey Epstein amid…

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Exclusive: NASUWT leader Matt Wrack also calls for more robust change from the government on education policy UK politics live – latest updates The leader of one of the country’s biggest teaching unions has backed Andy Burnham, saying he…

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Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studying University students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in…

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Institutions could lose out on at least £200m a year if 30,000 or so potential students without even one GCSE are excluded each year If universities thought a Labour government would quickly revive their financial stability, those days are…

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From Noël Coward to Martine McCutcheon, the famed institution has been hothousing talent for more than a century. Our writer finds there’s a softer approach these days – and a food bank When I walk into renowned stage school Italia Conti,…

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They all begin college with hope, and leave without the credential they believed would shape the rest of their lives due to financial instability, family, illness Story and photographs by Rachel Bujalski Everyone knows the feeling of…

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Professor alleges Institute of Astronomy has a ‘bad history of misogyny’ and staff were mistreated The University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an…

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Cases reported in 83 countries, with at least 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted or arrested, GCPEA says Attacks on education globally have surged by 40% with more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and…

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Funding for extracurricular activities comes as ministers prepare to introduce social media restrictions for under-16s The government has announced a £132.5m funding package for after-school clubs as ministers prepare to introduce expected…

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Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited…

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One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people Teenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect…

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Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity School pupils will learn how to plant a wildflower-friendly garden, according to long-awaited plans announced on Thursday for a…

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Data shows sharp increase in number of children receiving extra support and highlights pressure on schools, families and councils More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, as the latest official figures show a…

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The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in school Children smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society,…

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Treasury minister Lucy Rigby says the government has the right to alter terms of existing agreements Ministers have rejected accusations that recent changes to student loans were unfair, arguing they are so heavily subsidised that the…

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A new scheme to support care leavers’ relationships is welcome. But loneliness is one problem among many It might sound obvious that – as Benjamin Zephaniah wrote – “People will always need people / To make life appealing / And give life…

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There are more than one million young carers in the UK – with an average age of 12 – which is the equivalent of two kids in every school class. Do they feel supported? In Walthamstow, east London, we meet a group of carers as they are…

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There are more than one million young carers in the UK – with an average age of 12 – which is the equivalent of two kids in every school class. Do they feel supported? In Walthamstow, east London, we meet a group of carers as they are…

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Backed by a mix of private and public finance, Huddersfield and Manchester are among many in the academic sector helping to create jobs and growth Huddersfield might appear an unlikely setting for a thriving health research complex. The…

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Holy Family Catholic primary school says enthusiastic response from parents has been biggest surprise Schools banning pupils from having smartphones are commonplace. But what about a school where pupils ban teachers from using their…

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An autism school in Wiltshire exemplifies what’s so different about education in a tailored environment, and the outcomes for children speak for themselves In the old Wiltshire milltown of Calne, there is an autism specialist school called…

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Technology secretary promises to support people whose jobs are swept away by automation Liz Kendall has insisted Labour will make artificial intelligence “work for workers”, and not abandon people whose jobs are swept away by its rapid…

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Claims of discrimination at UCLA and Yale show how laws meant to foster inclusion are being used for the opposite The Department of Justice’s civil rights division was once known as the crown jewel of the agency, but under Trump it has…

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Despite Labour’s promises to increase recruitment, school census shows a fall of nearly 2,000 teachers since last year The number of teachers working in England’s state schools has shrunk for the second year in a row, even as the…

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Civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw warns Birmingham City University’s decision part of extremist campaign that has ‘travelled across Atlantic’ A leading US civil rights scholar has urged Birmingham City University (BCU) to reverse its…

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Stronger checks likely to be needed in England to safeguard reputation of GCSE, AS and A-levels, says Ian Bauckham Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible…

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New crisis at former vocational charity involves alleged withholding of data and breaching redundancy laws City & Guilds is facing potential legal and industrial action over claims it has been “dishonest” over plans to shed about 400 UK…

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DfE plans to withdraw funding for assistive software, saying it is now rarely needed due to ‘widely available free tools’ Disability campaigners have called on the government to halt plans to cut funding for specialist tech support for…

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Student groups tell inquiry about ballooning debt and ‘sneaky changes’ to loan terms while likening system to finance scandals Graduates saddled with ballooning student loan debts feel they are being unfairly used as “cash cows” to finance…

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We would like to hear from graduates and current students aged 18 or over about their views on studying for a degree According to the latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey, the proportion of people who believe a university degree is…

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Worries over AI and loan debt mean 34% of people think degrees are usually not worth the time and money There was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer. Better qualifications opened doors to better jobs with greater earning…

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About 20 students report anonymous late-night phone calls from men who ‘intimidated, demeaned and belittled’ them The University of Manchester has launched an investigation after about 20 female medical students complained of receiving…

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Education should prepare young people for dealing not only with practical things such as insurance, pensions and taxes but also with tech and mental health What is it about ex-ministers that they suddenly know how to run the country? Tony…

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Colleges and placements can help the 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds who aren’t earning or learning. But what they need most is work For a few days at least, political attention is focused on young people aged 16-24 who are not in education,…

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A landmark government-backed report has warned that the UK risks a ‘lost generation’ of young people, as new figures show that more than 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK were not in education, employment or training. The former…

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A landmark report has warned that the UK risks a ‘lost generation’ of young people, as new figures show that more than 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK were not in education, employment or training. The former Labour cabinet…

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It’s a thumbs up from the country’s 3 million students, who can now buy cheap meals up to twice a day Where in France can you get a nutritious and balanced three-course meal for €1? If you are one of the country’s estimated 3 million…

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Alan Milburn warns of ‘lost generation’ after number of young people not in work or education rises to more than 1m Britain risks a financial hit worth £125bn a year from a worsening crisis in youth worklessness after a rise in the number…

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The former minister paints damning picture of structural issues affecting 1 million young people in the UK Alan Milburn, the Blair-era cabinet minister turned social mobility adviser, has delivered the first part of his…

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Waltham Forest in the east of the capital has seen a wave of industrial action in schools, with more to come The gates to South Grove primary school in Walthamstow were closed to pupils last week. Teachers were on strike as part of a…

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Treasury select committee hears that interest rate and repayment terms are ‘extortionate’ and ‘not reasonable’ Thousands of graduates have told an official inquiry their horror stories and bad experiences relating to student loans,…

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Russell Group university promises students, from chemical engineering to classics, ‘meaningful real-world experience’ A leading UK university is promising work placements to all undergraduates regardless of their degree, to better equip…

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With concerns about childhood obesity and screen use sky-high, cuts to primary PE are an unforced error With remarkably poor timing, days before closing a consultation on children’s social media use, the government announced last week that…

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The content creators behind channels like Chloe VS History are using AI tools to ‘bring history to life in a really visceral way’ “I have just arrived in Tudor London, 1536,” a young woman in a green puffer jacket tells the camera. “I’m…

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Head of Early Years Alliance says additional charges paid by parents represent ‘cross-subsidy’ Parents of nursery children in England are being charged extra fees to cover for government underfunding of free childcare hours, with some…

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Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously France is facing a child abuse scandal as ‘monitors’ at dozens of state nursery…

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Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll Vice-chancellors have said they may need to cut hardship support for impoverished students and reduce outreach activities…

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Announcement comes after Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected generation of young people struggling to access work and training opportunities Ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned…

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Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits and add-ons Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a competition review of hidden childcare charges amid concerns…

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As intelligence itself becomes privatised by big tech, allowing your intellectual faculties to wither in service of inane bots seems a dangerous move Long before the age of multi-billion-dollar AI companies promising to disrupt the field…

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Risk of CTE in men’s sports has been widely studied, but female brains are softer and more vulnerable Cleo Pallister-Turley, a back for Cardiff university’s women’s rugby team, winces as she recalls two major concussions from playing…

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Growing backlash among European staff against radical cuts to pay off Covid-era debt, with some accusing council of ‘colonial attitude’ The historic Palacete building at 31 Paseo del General Martínez Campos in Madrid’s upmarket Chamberí…

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New scheme will be worth 40% less than current government grants and will be shared with secondaries Funding for primary school sport in England is to be slashed by Labour, including the abolition of a grant designed to cement the 2012…

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Kentucky is one of about 1,200 school districts across the US that have each sued Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube Meta agreed to settle a major lawsuit on Thursday with a school district in Kentucky over claims that its social networks are…

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When pupils could no longer play outside, St John’s school in Barnet decided to act, enlisting Trees for Cities to help rethink its outside space The play area at St John’s Church of England primary in Barnet, north London, used to flood…

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Apparently, nines are the hardest to grasp for primary school children. If only they’d learned how to cheat like me Maths was never my thing. I quite enjoyed it at O-level, to the extent that I chose to do it at A-level. As early as the…

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Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter Hyman Schools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort of young people in the UK, according to an influential…

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Soft power institution faces funding crisis linked to Covid-era government loan due to be repaid by September Staff at the British Council in Italy will go on strike over deep cuts that would slash about 80% of its workforce due to a…

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Mandatory cap on top grades at one of America’s most prestigious colleges will go into effect in fall of 2027 Harvard faculty has voted to impose a roughly 20% cap on A grades in an effort to curb decades of grade inflation that, the…

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Union says emphasis on academic goals conflicts with proposed measures on special educational needs provision Changes to special educational needs provision in England could be thwarted by “academic attainment at all costs” policies that…

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workers The children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has urged the government to prioritise pleasure over learning in children’s…

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Holding a flashcard for chemistry or further maths fills me with a unique kind of horror. Does anyone really understand this? There’s a chart doing the rounds on social media, ranking philosophers by how punk they are. Hobbes and…

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Tracker of attitudes towards artificial intelligence also finds almost half of the public would prefer to avoid it One in three university students think AI will wipe out jobs so rapidly it will trigger civil unrest, according to a survey…

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Galleries such as National Museum Cardiff pull in children with their play areas and pencils – but stick around and you’ll notice kids critiquing Turner paintings too Neil Osborne and his three-year-old daughter Daisy are peering at a…

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Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty add to opposition to proposals to run courses for defence ministry The families of two scholars facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia have appealed to the University of Cambridge to drop…

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Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast After a week of outages, hundreds of millions…

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Cannes film festival: Marine Atlan’s debut film follows a group of French high-school kids and their long-suffering teacher on a visit to Pompeii and Naples Here is cinematographer turned director Marine Atlan’s beautiful debut film about…

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After a truck accident left him paralyzed, Jaiden Picot crossed his graduation stage in a robotic exoskeleton Jaiden Picot, who was paralyzed in 2024 after a truck hit him, never imagined that video of him recently walking across Virginia…

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News will come as a shock to staff, especially at Cranfield, but the institutions’ bosses say intention is growth The announcement that King’s College London is to absorb Cranfield University came as a surprise but not a shock to England’s…

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Merged institution will become second largest mainstream university in UK with about 47,000 students King’s College London has agreed to merge with Cranfield University, creating a new UK “super-university” that would rival many of its…

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Privilege being mistaken for competence as study reveals no evidence to suggest companies run by state-educated peers underperform Chief executives who attended private school are perceived as a “safer bet” by investors, according to a…

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St John the Divine, Kennington has built one of UK’s largest youth choral programmes in area marked by deprivation St Paul’s Cathedral school, one of the UK’s most prestigious private schools, has long been associated with the musical…

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Anil Kochhar hopes textile graduates of North Carolina State can leave with ‘greater freedom to pursue goals’ Anil Kochhar, a North Carolina State University donor, gave graduates of the school’s Wilson College of Textiles a lot more than…

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Institution says it could run out of money by 2031 and wants to cut more than 600 academic and support posts Thousands of staff at the University of Nottingham have been told to prepare for redundancy as part of swingeing financial cuts…

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Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition fees UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Significant gaps remain in negotiations on the reset in…

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More than 100 figures sign open letter criticising closure, just months after MA was launched More than 100 academics, writers and activists from around the world have signed an open letter condemning plans to close an MA in Black studies…

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Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’ Cambridge University’s business school is seeking to provide “leadership development” and “innovation management” to Saudi…

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We have created the most stifling and sanitised imaginative space conceivable for children, says teacher Brendan James Murray. Today true imagination has become a radical act The six children sit together at the waterline in roaring wind.…

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The problem wasn’t just the perfectly polished, yet mediocre prose. It’s what’s lost when we surrender the struggle to translate thought into words I have been teaching fiction writing at MIT since 2017. Many of my students last wrote…

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At the city’s Great Exhibition of 1904, 57 Somali men, women and children cooked, weaved and danced for visitors It was, the posters said, a rare chance to see a “little known but interesting people”: a live display of 57 Somali men, women…

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Harassment reported by 35% of students at ‘high tariff’ institutions compared with 17% at those with lowest entry grades Students at England’s leading universities were more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment than those…

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The Ultimate Picture Palace opened in 1911 and is housed in a Grade II-listed building which is in need of renovation The survival of one of the UK’s oldest independent cinemas is under threat while its landlord, Oxford University’s Oriel…

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Athlete and sport bodies call for rethink after health and education departments each propose £60m funding cuts Mo Farah and more than 70 leading UK sporting bodies have demanded the government rethink potential £120m cuts to school sports…

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As the traditional route of school, university and entry-level job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strain Called on to do long division, how would you fare? I had no illusions going in. I couldn’t do it the…

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Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panels The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum…

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Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schools Strict bans on mobile phones in schools have “close to zero” impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in…

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Job ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One in four humanities students will take more…

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Once violently defended from extinction, Welsh is still a part of daily life. By learning my family’s language, I hoped to join their conversation By Dan Fox. Read by Matt Addis Continue reading...

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Education is being targeted across Palestine, with the murder of 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan only the latest in a spree of violence The Israeli reservist shot 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan in the head just outside the western gate of the…

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NAHT leader says schools watchdog for England does not raise standards, amid opposition to ‘Nando’s-style’ scoring School leaders are being pressurised “to the point of destruction”, the head of a teaching union has said, as he put the…

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Students taking part in university’s annual ritual say images of them in swimwear are being published without consent in national newspapers When the sun rises at dawn on Friday, hundreds of St Andrews University students will brave the…

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Gothenburg promised to optimise school admissions with a piece of code. The resulting chaos showed how unaccountable systems are ruining lives We like to imagine that injustice announces itself loudly. That when something goes wrong in the…

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England’s higher education regulator must rebuild trust with troubled sector after series of blunders under previous leadership In its brief and unhappy life, England’s Office for Students has been offered a series of challenges it has…

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Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s portrait hangs discretely in a building that promises cultural clout and architectural poise – yet can seem rather bland and bloodless When the wealthy Paduan banker Enrico Scrovegni commissioned the…

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Ruling is blow to Office for Students after it issued fine for handling of protests over professor’s trans rights views Sussex University has overturned a £585,000 fine by England’s higher education watchdog after the high court rejected…

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Research on maths teaching in English secondary schools upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education Teaching pupils in classes grouped by ability improves the results of high-flyers but does not affect the progress of less able…

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Social mobility groups say post-16 funding gap risks young people falling out of education, work and training A coalition of 14 social mobility organisations is urging the government to fund a “student premium” to support disadvantaged…

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NAHT survey says widespread disrepair forcing closure of playgrounds and classrooms, with Send facilities also hit Half of headteachers say parts of their school are either out of use or unfit for purpose due to leaks, damp, mould,…

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Scrutiny of the impact of technology on children’s lives and education should be welcomed A new law banning mobile phone use in schools in England, which ministers reluctantly agreed to last week, is on one level the result of political…

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Labour, Plaid Cymru, Reform, the Greens, the Tories and the Lib Dems set out competing plans but offer little detail on how they would pay for them The parties most likely to win the Senedd election next month offer radically different…

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Hundreds of senior staff in territory benefit from nearly £30,000-a-year grant per child not available to staff in group’s other hubs HSBC is reportedly reviewing a perk that covers school fees for bankers in Hong Kong as part of a big…

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It feels as if your work and your identity are fused. You’ll get through this, but you may have to use this time to consider other careers I’ve been a teacher for more than 20 years and loved it . I had promotions every couple of years and…

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Do No Harm, a conservative group, wants the scholarship, which has helped islands’ underserved communities, declared unconstitutional Doctors and health experts in Hawaii say a decades-old federal program meant to support Native Hawaiians…

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Lucy O’Brien was shocked when she discovered how high interest rates were leading to ballooning debt Like many of my drowning-in-debt “plan 2” student loan comrades, I didn’t think twice about diving straight into a master’s degree,…

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Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard At first glance, it looks like any high-end cinema: booming surround sound, a razor-sharp 4K projector and rows of…

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Trade body warns that changes are likely to drive up costs and push pupils to find somewhere to buy junk food Business live – latest updates A government push to get schoolchildren eating more lentils, pulses and beans at lunch could have…

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More than 70% have cut down in past year on teaching assistants, who play key role in helping children with Send Two-fifths of school leaders in England have been forced to cut back on support for children with special educational needs…

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Government advisers call for review of rules that cause loss of household income when a child takes up job training Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are abandoning valuable job training opportunities because of a little-known…

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Measure will also limit device use during passing periods, lunch and recess and block YouTube on district devices Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The Los Angeles unified school district’s board…

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The new ban in England should be welcomed. But teachers like me know that enforcement is time-consuming – and even, sometimes, dangerous It seems unbelievable now, but a decade ago we were debating the potential positive merits of mobile…

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Independent inquiry into Bristol Brunel Academy found visit by Damien Egan was postponed solely on safeguarding grounds An independent inquiry into a Bristol secondary school, which found itself at the centre of a media storm after…

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Demographic changes will cause a glut of school places, according to National Audit Office report A failure to account for England’s falling birthrate is leading to a glut of school places and a potential £1bn fall in pupil funding over…

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Appeals court ruling is a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be…

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Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success ‘Some people said it doesn’t…

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Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding…

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Office for Students plans new complaints system as Bridget Phillipson says academics too often are being silenced Universities in England that fail to protect free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income, and in some…

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Former minister leading review into young people and work cites survey showing most teachers decry lack of ‘soft skills’ An “exam-obsessed” school system is leaving young people unprepared for work, Alan Milburn has said, as new polling…

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I was a newcomer, negotiating all of the usual classroom difficulties for the first time. Throwing AI into the mix felt like downing a coffee in the middle of a panic attack By Peter C Baker. Read by Adam Sims Continue reading...

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Higher nutritional standards are a good idea. But ministers, like hungry pupils, must avoid looking for ‘grab-and-go’ fixes For growing children, lunchtime is a vital moment in every day. Full-time education is demanding. Afternoon lessons…

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Sale of vocational training brand and million-pound executive pay deals now subject to Charity Commission inquiry When electrician Charlie Butler was contacted by City & Guilds last autumn, he received a shock. He had branched out to…

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Though welcomed by chefs and campaigners, many schools say the government’s plan to remove ‘grab and go’ options from the menu is a step too far It is lunchtime at Richard Challoner school, a Catholic comprehensive for boys in New Malden,…

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Capital’s schools hardest hit in England and Wales by rising housing costs and falling birthrate, with further falls predicted in coming years Schools in London continue to be hardest hit by housing costs and the falling birthrate. Further…

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The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the The Guardian Foundation’s 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18…

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Capital’s schools hardest hit in England and Wales by rising housing costs and falling birthrate, with further falls predicted in coming years Schools in London continue to be hardest hit by housing costs and the falling birthrate. Further…

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The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the The Guardian Foundation’s 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18…

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Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special…

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Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special…

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Coventry University reported Navodya De Silva, 25, to Home Office after £8,000 arrived late, causing termination of visa A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led…

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We would like to hear parents’ views on their children’s school meals The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to dishes such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned . The new…

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Coventry University reported Navodya De Silva, 25, to Home Office after £8,000 arrived late, causing termination of visa A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led…

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We would like to hear parents’ views on their children’s school meals The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to dishes such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned . The new…

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Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame A Massachusetts liberal arts college is set to close permanently due to low enrollment and financial problems. The board of trustees…

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Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at the effect on UK firms and families and says US went into war without a clear exit plan Q: Why are you calling for an inquiry into Nigel Farage’s investment in a bitcoin firm ? Davey said that, in…

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Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame A Massachusetts liberal arts college is set to close permanently due to low enrollment and financial problems. The board of trustees…

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Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at the effect on UK firms and families and says US went into war without a clear exit plan Q: Why are you calling for an inquiry into Nigel Farage’s investment in a bitcoin firm ? Davey said that, in…

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The government hails the ‘green revolution’ as a solution to economic decline, but some young jobseekers say the rhetoric does not match their experience On paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the perfect candidate for a role in the UK’s…

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As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, PragerU is intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatism In the fall of 2013, a silver-haired conservative radio host named Dennis Prager…

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As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, PragerU is intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatism In the fall of 2013, a silver-haired conservative radio host named Dennis Prager…

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These companies now own everything from nurseries to care homes, squeezing vital services for profit while we foot the bill It was the free croissants that gave it away. And the Scandinavian-style furniture. And the tasteful pastel walls.…

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Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families deep in debt When Sam started looking into studying abroad, it didn’t take…

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Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families deep in debt When Sam started looking into studying abroad, it didn’t take…

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Philanthropy increases the gap dividing highly selective, elite higher education from the rest. Ministers need a plan for the sector overall About 2% of UK universities’ income came from donations and endowments in 2024-25 – slightly less…

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Philanthropy increases the gap dividing highly selective, elite higher education from the rest. Ministers need a plan for the sector overall About 2% of UK universities’ income came from donations and endowments in 2024-25 – slightly less…

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As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones…

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As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones…

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Already struggling to get help, families with children with special needs are concerned changes could make things worse At the age of 12, May Race’s son Joseph spends almost all of his time in his bedroom, too anxious, burnt out and – she…

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Already struggling to get help, families with children with special needs are concerned changes could make things worse At the age of 12, May Race’s son Joseph spends almost all of his time in his bedroom, too anxious, burnt out and – she…

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Founder and staff at TCES Nurture primary, which has not excluded a child in 25 years, say key factor is how support is delivered In many ways, it looks like any other primary school. There is a library, a cafeteria, classrooms, and a…

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Founder and staff at TCES Nurture primary, which has not excluded a child in 25 years, say key factor is how support is delivered In many ways, it looks like any other primary school. There is a library, a cafeteria, classrooms, and a…

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Find a course at one of the top universities in the country. Our league tables rank them all subject by subject, as well as by student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects Continue reading...

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Find a course at one of the top universities in the country. Our league tables rank them all subject by subject, as well as by student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects Continue reading...