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Jul 09, 2026 0

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.

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Jul 08, 2026 0

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.

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Jul 06, 2026 0

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.

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Jul 04, 2026 0

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.

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Jul 02, 2026 0

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.

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Jul 01, 2026 0

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.

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Jun 30, 2026 0

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.

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Jun 29, 2026 0

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.

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Jun 25, 2026 0

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.

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Jun 25, 2026 0

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.

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Jun 19, 2026 0

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.

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Jun 15, 2026 0

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.

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Jun 10, 2026 0

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests

A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

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Jul 04, 2026 0

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.

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Jul 03, 2026 0

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.

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