UK Homeschooling Surges 40% Post-Pandemic
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why UK vocational training needs more than money
New research reveals that simply pouring money into vocational education won't solve Britain's skills crisis. Discover why deeper systemic reforms are crucial for creating the workforce of tomorrow.
Northern Ireland pupils forced to school in Republic
Dozens of Northern Ireland pupils face unprecedented daily international commutes as Derry primary schools reach capacity, highlighting critical education infrastructure failures.
Teacher exodus: 40% plan to quit within five years
Exclusive polling reveals nearly half of UK teachers plan to leave within five years amid workload pressures and government dissatisfaction, raising alarm bells for education sector.
Douglas Ross demands Education Secretary resignation over school crisis
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross calls for Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth's resignation amid mounting failures in Scotland's education system, citing declining standards and broken promises.
Starmer's 50% university target echoes Blair education vision
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces ambitious plan to send half of young people to university, reviving Tony Blair's education legacy while addressing Britain's skills gap.
Unschooled: A Mother's Education Revolution in Northumberland
Caro Giles's powerful memoir 'Unschooled' reveals how embracing nature and freedom transformed her family's life after tragedy, offering radical alternatives to conventional education.
British family chooses European road trip over school
A British couple is redefining education by taking their children on a six-month European road trip instead of traditional school, prioritising real-world experiences over classroom learning.
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.
Family swaps school for world tour with six-year-old son
A British family is swapping classrooms for continents, embarking on an extraordinary round-the-world journey with their young son. Discover how they're turning the globe into their classroom and challenging conventional education.
Family quits jobs, travels world, saves money
Discover how one UK family defied convention by leaving their careers and their daughter's formal schooling behind to embark on a global adventure, surprisingly saving more money than their life in Britain.
I found the UAE's best-kept secret: Fujairah
A travel journalist reveals the stunning, lesser-known emirate of Fujairah, with its dramatic mountains, pristine waterfalls, and a serene escape from Dubai's bustle.
Bradford-on-Avon: The Stunning, Crowd-Free Alternative to Bath
Escape the crowds and discover Bradford-on-Avon, a breathtakingly beautiful and historic Wiltshire town offering a serene, authentic experience just a stone's throw from the bustling city of Bath.
Germany's €2BN Disney Rival: Eco Mega-Playground Opens 2027
Discover Grugapark Essen, Germany's colossal new €2 billion theme park, set to rival Disney with its eco-conscious design, thrilling attractions, and unique 'playtropolis' concept for 2027.
Travel Writer's Secret Greek Island Beats Mykonos
A seasoned travel journalist uncovers Greece's best-kept secret for 2024 – a stunning, crowd-free island offering authentic charm, pristine beaches, and incredible value, making it the ultimate alternative to the crowded hotspots.
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.
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.
'Painless' £13.99 Hair Removal Device Wows UK Shoppers
UK beauty fans are raving about an affordable at-home hair removal gadget that offers salon-like results without the pain or high cost. The £13.99 device is taking the internet by storm.
New heart drug fails to outperform aspirin in major trial
Groundbreaking medical research reveals a new anti-inflammatory drug shows no significant advantage over traditional aspirin for heart attack prevention in most patients, challenging pharmaceutical expectations.
Idyllic UK Villages Cheaper Than The Cotswolds
House hunters are discovering a stunning region of England offering Cotswolds charm at a fraction of the price. Find out why locals say it's a 'no-brainer' and why Americans are leading the charge.
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