Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees
Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.
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Guardian 2025 Education University Rankings Revealed
The Guardian's definitive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Education degrees. Discover which institutions excelled in teaching, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects.
SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Julie Bishop resigns as ANU Chancellor in dramatic exit
Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop dramatically resigns as Chancellor of ANU, citing irreconcilable differences with Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt over university governance and financial priorities.
Government diverts £25m charity cash to education budget
Ministers face fury after quietly diverting £25m from the Dormant Assets scheme, earmarked for youth and community projects, into Department for Education coffers.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils education system overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum reform, teacher recruitment, and breaking down class barriers.
Kent and Greenwich Universities announce historic merger
The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are set to merge in a landmark deal, forming a powerful new higher education institution to rival the UK's elite. The move aims to enhance research, teaching, and regional economic impact.
Kent and Greenwich Universities in Historic Merger Talks
Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to
DfE Refuses to Pay £1.2m Debt to Greenwich University
The Department for Education faces intense criticism after failing to pay the University of Greenwich over £1.2 million for a Medway campus building, sparking a major financial and political row.
Spelman President Condemns Trump's HBCU Comments
Beverly Daniel Tatum, president of the prestigious Spelman College, delivers powerful rebuke to Donald Trump's controversial remarks about Historically Black Colleges and Universities, defending their vital role in American education.
Labour ends private school VAT breaks in education funding revolution
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces immediate action to remove VAT breaks from private schools to fund state education, signalling Labour's first major policy shift.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils education revolution plan
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson outlines Labour's ambitious education reform agenda, including recruiting 6,500 new teachers, overhauling the curriculum, and transforming Ofsted in major pre-election pledge.
Teachers demand urgent reform of 'toxic' Ofsted inspections
England's teaching unions launch a major campaign to overhaul the 'toxic' Ofsted inspection regime, citing immense pressure on staff and calling for a more supportive, collaborative system.
Govt May Scrap Ofsted Ratings After Damning Report
Exclusive: A damning new report from the University of Reading calls for the complete abolition of Ofsted's one-word ratings, citing severe harm to teacher wellbeing and educational quality. The government is now under mounting pressure to act.
Ofsted: One in Three English Schools Fails on Reading
A damning Ofsted report reveals a literacy crisis in England's schools, with a third failing to teach reading effectively. Discover the regional disparities and the urgent call for a new national strategy.
Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings
The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
Oliver: Trump's Education Plan 'Catastrophic' for UK Unis
Last Week Tonight's John Oliver delivers a blistering critique of Donald Trump's proposed reforms for UK universities, warning of a 'hostile takeover' of British higher education that could defund arts, hike fees, and import American-style campus culture
UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success
Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.
UK Girls' Schools Lead STEM Revolution, Shattering Gender Gap
A groundbreaking report reveals that girls' schools in the UK are producing a powerhouse of future female leaders in science, technology, engineering, and maths, dramatically outpacing mixed-gender institutions.
Inside Ukraine's underground school teaching during bombs
An extraordinary look inside a Kharkiv underground school where lessons continue in subway stations as Russian missiles rain down above. A powerful story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of Ukrainian education during wartime.
1 in 4 UK students can't name a single Prime Minister
Exclusive research reveals a staggering historical knowledge gap among UK students, with a quarter unable to name any British Prime Minister and many confusing leaders with celebrities.
UK Parents & Teachers Reveal Truth About Screens in Schools
Exclusive insights from UK classrooms reveal the real effects of digital device integration. Parents and educators share candid experiences about screen time's impact on focus, behaviour, and educational outcomes.
School uniform costs hit £1,200 for family of four
A UK mother reveals the shocking £1,200 cost of kitting out her four children for school, as families across Britain face a crippling back-to-school financial crisis.
Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher
Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.
700,000 GCSE Students Lack Physics Teachers in UK Crisis
A severe shortage of specialist physics teachers is leaving hundreds of thousands of GCSE students without proper instruction, threatening the UK's future in science and technology.
Free Childcare Expansion: Risks Behind UK's Nursery Scheme
As the UK government rolls out free childcare for children from nine months, experts warn of a potential crisis in capacity, quality, and workforce sustainability. This in-depth analysis examines the challenges facing the landmark policy.
Boy, 10, banned from class over haircut in Westminster school
A Westminster primary school faces backlash after a 10-year-old boy was allegedly banned from class and forced to sit alone for two days due to his fresh haircut, leaving him in tears.
UK's back-to-school crisis: Teacher shortages and soaring costs
Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis in England's schools as families grapple with severe teacher vacancies, budget cuts, and mounting hidden education costs this September.
Secondary school starters show alarming wellbeing decline
Exclusive research uncovers a significant decline in mental health and happiness among UK children as they transition to secondary school, with urgent calls for systemic support.
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