Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
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Police Scotland's 'Brollygate' probe into senior officer
Police Scotland launches misconduct investigation after dramatic umbrella confrontation between senior officer and transgender rights protester during Edinburgh rally. Exclusive details emerge.
Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
Sydney arms expo chaos as protesters clash with police
Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
Education Secretary accused of dodging parliamentary scrutiny
Bridget Phillipson faces mounting criticism after failing to appear before Education Select Committee for seven months, raising concerns about government accountability in education policy.
Free breakfasts for all primary pupils under Labour
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces revolutionary free breakfast scheme for every primary school in England, aiming to boost learning and tackle food poverty.
Mobile phones banned in English schools in education overhaul
Bridget Phillipson announces immediate ban on mobile phones in English schools and ambitious teacher recruitment targets in her first major speech as Education Secretary.
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.
Labour to scrap Ofsted and tax private schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical education reforms including Ofsted replacement and VAT on private schools to fund state education boost.
Harvard Black student enrolment drops 40% after affirmative action ban
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic 40% decline in Black student enrolment at Harvard College after the Supreme Court overturned race-conscious admissions policies, sparking intense debate about diversity in elite education.
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.
Labour to scrap Ofsted single-word ratings in education overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to replace controversial Ofsted ratings with detailed report cards, addressing teacher workload and school improvement concerns.
Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin
Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.
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.
Universities may raise fees under new performance rules
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces major policy shift allowing English universities to increase tuition fees above £9,250 if they demonstrate excellence in teaching quality and graduate outcomes.
University tuition fees set for major increase to £9,700
Millions of students face financial strain as tuition fees are poised for their most significant increase since 2017, potentially reaching £9,700 annually amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Prince Andrew COVID positive amid Starmer education reforms
Breaking news: Duke of York tests positive for coronavirus while Labour leader Keir Starmer announces radical education reforms in major policy speech. Latest UK political developments.
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.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils education reform agenda
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, targeting Tory failures and outlining Labour's vision for schools.
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.
Labour to expand free school meals to all primary pupils
Exclusive: Labour's ambitious scheme to extend free school meals to all primary school children and expand nursery provision could benefit nearly a million additional youngsters across England.
Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid
Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.
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.
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