New DfE figures reveal an 11% surge in teacher trainees in England, with STEM subjects exceeding recruitment targets for the first time this decade. Discover the data and the challenges that remain.
UK schools risk a 4.9% real-terms funding cut per pupil if the Department for Education absorbs rising SEND costs, warns the OBR. Discover the implications for mainstream education.
UK government faces £20bn special educational needs funding crisis as responsibility shifts from councils to Department for Education, risking 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools.
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
The Department for Education faces significant restructuring as multiple responsibilities are reassigned to other government departments. Discover how this overhaul will impact UK education policy.
The Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the US Department of Education, moving six key offices to other federal agencies. Discover the full impact of this major policy shift.
The Trump administration is accelerating its plan to shut down the US Education Department, transferring major grant programmes to other agencies. Discover the implications.
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Georgia, alleging discriminatory voting practices during the 2020 elections. Discover the details and implications.
The Department for Education aims to broaden music education appeal while cutting teacher training bursaries from 2026-27, creating policy contradictions that concern educators.
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Global superstar Ed Sheeran reveals his instrumental role in transforming music education across England, as government announces sweeping curriculum reforms to nurture future talent.
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis accuses the Department for Education of ignoring expert advice on compulsory financial education in new GCSE reforms, calling the current provision 'woeful'.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
Former President Donald Trump's allies are drafting ambitious plans to dismantle the US Department of Education and redirect federal education funding, setting the stage for a dramatic conservative transformation of American schooling.
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
A landmark investigation reveals Minneapolis and Phoenix police departments engaged in systemic discrimination against Black and minority communities, following George Floyd's murder.
A federal investigation reveals disturbing patterns of excessive force and rights violations by Jackson police officers, prompting urgent Department of Justice intervention.
Explosive legal filings reveal the US Justice Department faces massive compensation claims from individuals who allege they were wrongfully prosecuted for political reasons during Trump's presidency.
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
Bridget Phillipson announces immediate ban on mobile phones in English schools and ambitious teacher recruitment targets in her first major speech as Education Secretary.
Exclusive: Jonathan Slater reveals how ministers pushed for favourable school ratings amid pandemic chaos in shocking Whitehall revelations.
New data reveals homeschooling in the UK has surged by over 40% since the pandemic, as parents cite concerns about bullying, mental health and educational quality.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
A wealthy family is offering an unprecedented £180,000 salary for a full-time tutor to transform their 11-year-old son into a 'modern-day English gentleman' through intensive classical education.
The government's latest post-16 education reforms offer some promise but fall dangerously short on funding and long-term strategy for England's struggling further education colleges.
Former PM Boris Johnson tells Covid Inquiry the Department for Education had no proper plan for school shutdowns, leaving children's education in jeopardy during the crisis.
The University of Arizona has rejected former President Donald Trump's 'American Dream' compact, joining a growing rebellion against what critics call politically motivated interference in higher education.