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Labour to abolish Ofsted in major schools overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical Labour plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new inspectorate, and tackle the teacher recruitment crisis with a major retention strategy.
Labour to scrap Ofsted and tax private schools in education shake-up
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new body, and remove private schools' tax breaks to invest billions in state schools.
Teacher Fired After Tying Toddler to Chair in Classroom
A preschool teacher in Virginia has been dismissed after video evidence emerged showing her tying a toddler to a chair. The distressing incident, captured on classroom cameras, has sparked outrage and an ongoing investigation.
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.
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.
Nursery Worker Grabs Toddler's Arm in Shocking Incident
A UK nursery worker has been suspended after video footage showed her grabbing a toddler's arm in what authorities call an 'unacceptable' incident. Full investigation underway.
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
New Mexico Launches First US Universal Free Childcare Programme
New Mexico makes history by rolling out a pioneering, permanent programme offering free childcare to nearly all families, a transformative move set to boost the state's economy and workforce.
US may require immigration checks for federal poverty programmes
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson pledges childcare revolution
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, outlines a radical plan to overhaul England's childcare system, promising the biggest expansion in its history to boost the economy and support families.
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.
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.
Angela Rayner Resigns: Starmer Rejects Early Election
UK Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner resigns over tax scandal. PM Starmer rules out snap election. Nigel Farage's Reform UK gains momentum in latest polls. Live political analysis.
Farage slams 'paper mache' prisons in justice system attack
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on the UK's prison system, labelling jails as 'paper mache' and condemning the government's early release scheme as a dangerous failure.
Starmer's Bold Pact with Farage Reshapes UK Politics
Keir Starmer's Labour government explores unprecedented political reform talks with Nigel Farage, signalling a dramatic shift from Westminster's traditional partisan battles.
Nursery Worker Jailed for Violent Attack on Toddler
A nursery worker in Newcastle has been sentenced to prison after being filmed violently attacking a defenceless toddler. Disturbing footage shows the carer smirking as she assaults the child.
Expert's 5 Phonics Tricks To Boost Your Child's Reading
An education specialist shares her top, easy-to-implement phonics strategies that parents can use to transform story time and give their child a major head start in literacy.
Expert's 5-Minute Phonics Secret To Help Your Child Read
Struggling to help your child read? A top phonics expert shares her simple, game-changing 5-minute daily trick that parents are raving about. Discover how to make reading fun and boost literacy skills at home.
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.
GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
Reeves: Labour's £1.1bn childcare revolution
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces transformative Labour plan to fund nursery places for over 100,000 children, tackling Britain's childcare crisis head-on.
Childcare Crisis: Staff Shortages Threaten Free Hours Rollout
Nurseries across the UK are sounding the alarm over severe staffing shortages, putting the government's flagship 30-hour free childcare expansion in jeopardy and leaving parents facing nursery closures and soaring fees.
GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.
Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
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