Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
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Schools face 4.9% funding cut risk over SEND costs
UK schools risk a 4.9% real-terms funding cut per pupil if the Department for Education absorbs rising SEND costs, warns the OBR. Discover the implications for mainstream education.
Former NFL Star in Romance Scandal at Elite School
Married ex-football star Sullivan 'Tripp' Welborne accused of quid pro quo affair with younger colleague at prestigious Lawrenceville School. Lawsuit reveals shocking details.
Private school scandal over 'odd' student spreadsheet
Somerville House faces backlash after staff spreadsheet describing pupils as 'odd' and 'rude' was leaked. Education Minister condemns school's failure. Read the full investigation.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Reeves orders probe into private dentistry costs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves orders a watchdog investigation into private dentistry over hidden fees and overtreatment. The move aims to cut costs for families amid the cost-of-living crisis.
School leaders urge Labour to reject total phone ban
Private school leaders call for nuance over a blanket mobile phone ban in schools, arguing for community-specific policies and digital education. Read their full stance.
Judge condemns 'astronomical' private care costs
A judge has criticised 'astronomical' costs charged by private care providers after a council agreed to pay almost £300,000 for a teenage boy's placement. Discover the urgent call for government intervention.
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.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
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.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
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.
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.
Labour plans VAT on private school fees
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to strip private schools of their tax exemptions, adding VAT and business rates in major education funding shake-up.
Labour to tax private school fees with VAT in first budget
Sir Keir Starmer declares Labour will add VAT to private school fees in first budget, sparking fierce political battle with Conservatives over education funding and tax policy.
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.
FAA probes near-collisions involving Trump's private jet
Exclusive: Federal Aviation Administration probes two serious air incidents involving Donald Trump's private aircraft at major US airports, raising aviation safety concerns.
Elite tutors earn £200k teaching billionaires' children
Discover how super-tutors charging up to £200,000 annually are shaping the education of the world's wealthiest children, from royal heirs to billionaire offspring.
Socialist Politician's Private School Past Exposed
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a vocal socialist politician, faces scrutiny over his privileged private education at prestigious Westminster School in London, raising questions about political authenticity.
Kamehameha Schools sued over Native Hawaiian admission policy
A federal lawsuit challenges the century-old admission practices at Hawaii's prestigious Kamehameha Schools, alleging discrimination against non-Native Hawaiian students in what could become a landmark education rights case.
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.
Hospital refuses boy's speech therapy over private school
A leading NHS hospital has denied speech therapy to an 11-year-old boy, claiming his private education makes him ineligible for treatment in a controversial postcode policy decision.
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.
Sports stars targeted in elite school admission scam
A sophisticated fraudster exploited the prestige of top private schools in a brazen scam targeting wealthy sports professionals and their families, promising educational access that never materialised.
Skarsgård's son bullied over 'nepo baby' status at school
Exclusive: Alexander Skarsgård reveals traumatic childhood bullying over famous father Stellan, opening up about the dark side of growing up in Hollywood's shadow at a British private school.
Scotland's £77M supply teacher bill exposes education crisis
Scottish councils are facing a financial crisis as supply teacher spending hits record £77 million annually, revealing deep-rooted staffing shortages across the education system.
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.
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