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.
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Johnson's 'Let It Rip' COVID Strategy Failed Children
Shocking evidence from the COVID Inquiry exposes how Boris Johnson's government prioritised the economy over children's education, with devastating long-term consequences for a generation.
Johnson: DfE had no school closure plan for pandemic
Former PM Boris Johnson tells Covid Inquiry the Department for Education had no proper plan for school shutdowns, leaving children's education in jeopardy during the crisis.
Covid Inquiry exposes Johnson's exam results chaos
Explosive evidence from the UK Covid Inquiry exposes how Boris Johnson's government ignored scientific advice, creating an exam results fiasco that devastated students across Britain.
Johnson Ignored COVID Science Advice, Documents Reveal
Explosive documents show former PM Boris Johnson dismissed crucial SAGE warnings while Gavin Williamson's DFE pursued controversial school reopening strategy during pandemic.
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.
Chris Whitty school COVID warnings spark inquiry calls
Newly uncovered evidence reveals Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty advocated for stricter school measures during pandemic, prompting calls for official investigation into government decision-making.
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.
COVID-19 Origin: Bats to Pigs Pathway Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how coronavirus jumped from bats to pigs before spreading globally, with disturbing evidence of human interference in nature's delicate balance.
Minister's Covid Blunders Exposed in Damning Texts
Explosive revelations from Sir Gavin Williamson's private messages show shocking confusion over Covid rules and testing during the height of the pandemic, raising serious questions about government competence.
Williamson's secret COVID briefings exposed
Explosive revelations show former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson received confidential COVID data through private Whitehall channels, bypassing official SAGE advice during critical school reopening decisions.
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.
Swinney accused of bystander role in exams fiasco
Deputy First Minister faces brutal grilling over SQA exams fiasco during Covid pandemic, accused of failing to intervene while students' futures hung in the balance.
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.
DfE's 'extraordinary dereliction' on school closures
Shocking testimony reveals Department for Education's complete failure to plan for pandemic school shutdowns, leaving millions of children without proper education support.
COVID outbreaks force schools back to remote learning
Exclusive data reveals dozens of English schools have partially closed as COVID-19 sweeps through classrooms, raising concerns about ongoing disruption to children's education.
DfE destroyed Covid WhatsApp messages, inquiry reveals
Newly released evidence reveals the Department for Education destroyed crucial pandemic WhatsApp messages and failed to protect vulnerable children during England's Covid crisis.
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.
Ex-Commissioner slams government's COVID child failures
Anne Longfield accuses ministers of treating children as 'an afterthought' during COVID crisis, revealing shocking lack of contingency planning for young people's welfare.
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.
School Closures Damaged Childhood, UK Report Finds
A devastating official inquiry finds UK school closures during COVID caused profound damage to children's social development and educational progress, with effects still rippling through classrooms today.
Pandemic 'severely disrupted' children's development - MP
Dame Diana Johnson raises alarm over the long-term impact of lockdowns on young people's speech, social skills, and mental health in Parliament.
Disease X: Why experts fear we're unprepared for next pandemic
A chilling new book reveals how the world remains vulnerable to 'Disease X' - the unknown pathogen that could trigger the next pandemic. Experts warn that despite COVID-19 lessons, crucial preparedness gaps persist.
Scientists Hunt Virus That Could Cause Next Pandemic
A gripping Channel 4 documentary follows UK virologist Dr. Chris Smith and his team across the globe as they hunt for the next potential pandemic virus. Discover the cutting-edge science behind pandemic prevention.
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