English Not First Language in 1 in 15 UK Councils
Exclusive data reveals English is no longer the first language for most pupils in 11 local authorities. Explore the impact on schools and societal cohesion.
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Ferguson Backs 150 Scholarships for Students
Sir Alex Ferguson pledges £500,000 to create 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students at Glasgow Caledonian University. Join the campaign to transform lives through education.
Cambridge drops entry requirements in access trial
Cambridge University launches groundbreaking scheme allowing students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places with lower A-level grades, aiming to boost diversity and accessibility in higher education.
UK Schools Face Deepening Educational Divide, Poll Reveals
Exclusive Sutton Trust research uncovers alarming disparities in educational support during critical school years, with disadvantaged pupils falling further behind their wealthier peers.
Poor children denied school places in admission scandal
Shocking new research exposes how children from poorer backgrounds and those with special educational needs face widespread discrimination in school admissions across England.
Poor children three times more likely to get suspended
Shocking new research reveals a stark educational divide in England, with disadvantaged pupils facing dramatically higher suspension rates than their wealthier peers.
Personal letters boost university hopes in deprived areas
A powerful campaign using handwritten letters from graduates is transforming attitudes towards higher education in disadvantaged communities across England, with remarkable results.
School denies viral rumour about litter trays for pupils
A headteacher is forced to issue a public statement refuting bizarre online claims that a secondary school in England provides litter trays for children who identify as cats or other animals.
Financial barriers block poorer students from key GCSEs
Shocking research exposes how financial pressures prevent disadvantaged pupils from choosing essential GCSEs like triple science and modern languages, widening the education gap.
Government's urgent plea to parents over school behaviour crisis
Ministers issue a stark warning to parents as disruptive classroom behaviour reaches crisis levels. New guidance urges families to reinforce respect for teachers and support learning environments.
White working-class pupils 'failed' by system, says Keegan
Gillian Keegan delivers a stark warning as new data shows white working-class children have the lowest attainment rates in England, branding the situation a 'real injustice' that must be urgently addressed.
Gove's GCSE resit policy legacy exposed in results
New GCSE results reveal how Michael Gove's controversial resit policy has created a 'broken system' of educational inequality, with disadvantaged students bearing the brunt of persistent failure rates in English and maths.
White working-class pupils have worst GCSE results
New analysis exposes a severe education disadvantage for poor white British pupils in England, with Bridget Phillipson blaming 'systemic neglect' and vowing urgent reform.
Six schoolgirls arrested after violent playground brawl
Police were called to a Merseyside secondary school after a major disturbance involving a large group of pupils, with six girls arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
Private school shuts, hundreds of pupils affected
A leading private school has abruptly closed its doors, disrupting the education of hundreds of students and leaving parents scrambling for alternatives.
1 in 3 Aussie students fail NAPLAN benchmarks
New NAPLAN data reveals a concerning trend, with a third of Australian students failing to meet literacy and numeracy standards, while the gap widens for disadvantaged pupils.
SNP's 'no detention' policy sparks classroom chaos fears
New SNP guidance discouraging the term 'detention' for disruptive students has been slammed as a 'green light for anarchy' by education experts, raising fears over school discipline.
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