Special needs funding reform delayed amid pressure
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
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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.
Sean Cormac: Headteacher who transformed failing school dies
Tributes pour in for pioneering educator Sean Cormac, whose revolutionary approach turned around one of Westminster's most challenging schools against all odds.
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.
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.
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.
V-Levels: New vocational rivals to A-Levels
Discover how new advanced vocational qualifications are set to transform Britain's education landscape, offering students genuine alternatives to traditional A-Levels.
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.
Government scraps mandatory GCSE resits in education overhaul
Ministers announce radical education overhaul replacing mandatory GCSE resits with practical qualification focusing on real-world skills for 16-19 year olds who didn't pass first time.
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.
Critical Thinking Degrees: Never a Waste of Money
New research challenges the 'rip-off' narrative around university education, revealing how degrees that develop critical thinking skills provide lifelong value beyond mere job preparation.
Mandatory oracy training for all new teachers announced
Bridget Phillipson announces revolutionary teacher training reforms focusing on communication skills, aiming to transform classroom standards across England.
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.
Farage: Teachers 'Poisoning Kids', Strike Warning
New Prime Minister Nigel Farage launches explosive attack on teaching profession, claiming educators are indoctrinating children and warning of imminent industrial action in schools across Britain.
California Governor Newsom pushes school mobile phone ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom announces sweeping mobile phone restrictions in schools, aiming to tackle classroom distractions and improve student wellbeing across the state.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson set for education revolution
Exclusive: Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson poised to lead radical overhaul of UK education system as Labour prepares for government
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.
Labour pledges STEM focus in schools transformation
Bridget Phillipson announces Labour's ambitious plan to transform UK education with STEM focus, criticising current government's approach and promising comprehensive reform.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plan
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on teacher recruitment, curriculum overhaul, and extended school days.
Charlie Kirk's 'Kill Colleges' Speech Divides UK Academics
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial call to 'kill the colleges' has ignited fierce debate about academic freedom and political influence in British higher education institutions.
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.
Scottish Labour vows to end teacher exodus with reforms
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces ambitious plan to tackle Scotland's teacher shortage crisis, promising better pay and conditions to stem the flow of educators leaving the profession.
Trump demands trade school grants restoration in Harvard speech
Former President Donald Trump demands restoration of trade school funding while blasting elite university endowments in explosive campaign address that could reshape UK skills policy.
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.
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