Scotland's £77M supply teacher bill exposes education crisis
Scottish councils are facing a financial crisis as supply teacher spending hits record £77 million annually, revealing deep-rooted staffing shortages across the education system.
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Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
Family seeks £180k 'English gentleman' tutor for boy
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.
Recycling firm crisis after Scotland's failed bottle scheme
Exclusive: Circularity Scotland invested millions in Scottish Government's doomed deposit return scheme, leaving businesses in crisis and sparking political fallout.
Scotland's Health Crisis: Half Population Has Long-Term Illness
Staggering new data exposes Scotland's worsening health landscape as nearly 50% of residents report chronic conditions, raising urgent questions about NHS pressures and public health policy.
College Reforms: A Mixed Bag for Further 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.
Johnson's 'Let It Rip' COVID Strategy Failed Children
Shocking evidence from the COVID Inquiry exposes how Boris Johnson's government prioritised the economy over children's education, with devastating long-term consequences for a generation.
Johnson: DfE had no school closure plan for pandemic
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.
Covid Inquiry exposes Johnson's exam results chaos
Explosive evidence from the UK Covid Inquiry exposes how Boris Johnson's government ignored scientific advice, creating an exam results fiasco that devastated students across Britain.
University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact
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.
A-Levels Face Replacement by New 'V-Levels' System
The UK government is considering a major overhaul of post-16 education that could see A-Levels replaced by a new broader qualification system called 'V-Levels', marking the biggest change to England's education system in decades.
Major GCSE Shake-Up: 'Mickey Mouse' Courses Axed
The UK government announces radical reforms to post-16 education, phasing out low-value qualifications and creating new 'Advanced British Standard' combining A-Levels and T-Levels.
Swinney's African trip amid Scotland's domestic crises
First Minister John Swinney faces mounting criticism for his trip to Rwanda and Nigeria while Scotland grapples with unresolved crises in healthcare, education and public services back home.
Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx
Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.
Scottish school qualification crisis deepens with 40% surge
Scottish ministers face mounting criticism as new data reveals a dramatic 40% increase in children leaving school early without basic qualifications since 2019, raising serious concerns about Scotland's education system under SNP leadership.
Students owe UK universities nearly £500m in hidden debts
Shocking new figures reveal UK students are drowning in nearly half a billion pounds of hidden debt to universities, with some institutions writing off millions in unpaid fees.
Australia launches national review into school bullying crisis
Education Minister Jason Clare announces urgent national review into school bullying as shocking statistics reveal Australia faces a classroom behaviour crisis affecting student safety and learning outcomes.
Three Scottish school staff assaulted by pupils in one week
Shocking new report reveals escalating violence in Scottish schools as staff face physical attacks from aggressive students, prompting calls for urgent government action.
Labour's VAT school fees plan could cost parents £5,000+
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees could cost parents over £5,000 annually while triggering potential state school capacity crisis.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
Tennessee Churches Host Public Schools in Groundbreaking Move
In an unprecedented move, Tennessee churches are transforming into temporary school campuses, offering sanctuary and space for education amid infrastructure challenges.
McTominay's late heroics secure Scotland win over Belarus
Steve Clarke's Scotland secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Belarus in a thrilling friendly at Hampden Park, with Scott McTominay scoring the decisive winner in the 89th minute.
Bridget Phillipson Appointed Education Secretary
Labour MP Bridget Phillipson takes charge of education department as new government begins sweeping reforms. Discover what this means for UK schools and universities.
Scotland vs Belarus: TV and streaming guide
Complete guide to watching Scotland's crucial UEFA Nations League match against Belarus, including TV channels, streaming options and kick-off times.
Vanessa Stoykov rejects private school for son
Wealth education expert Vanessa Stoykov explains her surprising decision to withdraw her son from private education, challenging conventional wisdom about privilege and parenting.
SNP Education Secretary faces fire over misleading school stats
Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth faces mounting pressure after admitting to providing inaccurate statistics about school closures in Aberdeen, sparking opposition calls for greater transparency in government data.
Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash
Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.
American's hilarious hunt for Scotland's tiniest town
An American tourist's quest to find Scotland's smallest town leads to unexpected adventures and charming discoveries in this heartwarming travel tale.
Swinney accused of bystander role in exams fiasco
Deputy First Minister faces brutal grilling over SQA exams fiasco during Covid pandemic, accused of failing to intervene while students' futures hung in the balance.
Scotland's Full-Time Employment Crisis Deepens
New statistics expose a dramatic decline in Scots working full-time days, with unemployment rising and economic concerns mounting across the nation.
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