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School suspensions fall in England for the first time since Covid
The government says the pandemic left a "pernicious legacy", but that teachers are helping pupils turn a corner.
Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.
The schools starting late after 01:00 England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents
Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision.
Exam board sorry for delay to Sats results in England
One school leaders' union says it now wants "cast-iron assurances" the final results will be accurate.
Teachers in England to get 3.5% pay rise
Schools will need to fund some of the increase, which unions say will further stretch existing budgets.
Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
The pupil's experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.
White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.
Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high
It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.
Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime
New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.
Five tips to keep your kids cool in a heatwave
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'
Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s.
Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".
More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?
More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.
Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they?
England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.