Scotland's schools in crisis as Pisa results expose SNP failure
Scotland lags behind England in reading, maths and science as latest Pisa results show stagnation since 2023, with no SNP plan to improve.
Category : Education
Wirral teen with Grade 9 in Spanish 'blocked' from A-level place
Finley Lamb, 17, from Wirral, achieved a Grade 9 in Spanish GCSE but says his A-level place at Birkenhead Sixth Form College was withdrawn after he failed Maths.
Kent school rules 'traumatising' children, parents claim
Parents say children are coming home crying after two Kent secondary schools introduced strict new behaviour policies, including isolation for uniform breaches and a crossed-arms rule.
SNP MSP criticised over attainment gap 'impossible' claim
Patricia Gibson questioned whether closing the poverty-related attainment gap is achievable, drawing criticism from the Scottish Greens after Pisa results showed Scots pupils lagging behind England.
42,000 young people could be slipping through the cracks
Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza warns that around 42,000 16-17-year-olds in England are severely absent from college, creating a 'blind spot' in education data.
Hidden Neets: 42,000 teens 'falling through cracks'
Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza warns tens of thousands of 16-17 year olds in England are 'hidden Neets' - enrolled in college but attending less than half the time - falling through the cracks.
Man Utd set to sign Liverpool midfielder Isaac Konde
Manchester United are set to complete the transfer of Liverpool midfielder Isaac Konde, following the recent arrivals of Manchester City youngsters David Eze and Karim Cassim.
Prince George's first day at Eton: traditions, costs, lingo
Prince George started at Eton College on Tuesday, joining the £65,673-a-year school with its unique traditions, from 'boys maids' to Latin poetry punishments.
Girl, 12, suspended twice in first week over uniform rule
A 12-year-old was suspended twice in her first week at Thorp Academy over skirt length and tight trousers, sparking her mother's fury over the school's uniform policy.
Prince George's Eton life: 'boys maids', underage pub and punishments
Prince George starts at Eton College today, facing eccentric traditions like 'boys maids', an underage pub, and unusual punishments. He follows William and Harry.
Scotland 'significantly below' England in reading, maths and science
Scottish schools are performing significantly below England in reading, maths and science, a major global education report has found.
Hughes confirmed as Al-Hilal sporting director with two staff
Al-Hilal have confirmed Richard Hughes as their new sporting director, with Mark Burchill and Craig McKee joining him from Liverpool.
University of Bristol's £500m Temple Quarter campus opens
The University of Bristol's £500m Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus opens next to Temple Meads station, featuring the £241m Sloane Robinson building and public spaces.
Strictly chaos as Katya and Neil Jones injured in rehearsals
Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals were thrown into chaos after Katya Jones and Neil Jones were injured and forced to pull out of pre-recorded group routines at Elstree Studios.
Authors pick novels every school should teach
From Ben Okri to Samantha Harvey, leading writers choose books that could inspire a lifelong love of reading, as GCSE English curriculum faces renewal.
Mum urges 'Benedict's Law' not to become tick-box exercise
Schools in England now provide allergy training for all staff under 'Benedict's Law', introduced after five-year-old Benedict Blythe died from a milk allergy reaction at school.
Caerphilly primary school could close amid falling pupil numbers
Deri Primary School in Caerphilly county could close from September 2027 due to falling pupil numbers and ongoing financial pressures, the council has said.
Oldham school skirt ban: pupils barred from lessons
Girls at Co-op Academy Failsworth were barred from lessons for wearing skirts under a new trousers-only policy, prompting parents to accuse the school of denying education.
DVLA issues driving licence reminder for drivers aged 70
DVLA reminds drivers aged 70 to renew their licence online. Key eyesight rules explained, including the minimum requirement and when to notify the agency.
3-ingredient paste removes sweat stains, cleaning guru reveals
Cleaning guru Chantel Mila shares a three-ingredient paste using baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and washing-up liquid to remove stubborn yellow sweat stains from clothes.
Northumberland school in special measures shows improvement
Council bosses are confident improvements are being made at Haydon Bridge High School after it was placed in special measures by Ofsted in January. GCSE results have improved this year.
Newcastle leader denies cycle lane plans amid tree protest
Newcastle City Council leader Colin Ferguson insists there is 'nothing to hide' over rumoured Stamfordham Road cycle lane, as over 4,200 sign petition opposing tree removal.
Letters: How to buy your child’s place at a top state school
Readers respond to a report on house prices near top state schools, plus letters on war-time pancakes, smell libraries, party tea and nominative determinism.
Cardiff ALN expansion: 334 new specialist places planned
Cardiff Council plans to add 334 specialist places across 15 schools, including 196 in special schools and 146 in resource bases, pending cabinet approval.
Carrick denied 'amazing' transfer as Leicester owner blocks deal
Manchester United made four signings in the summer window, but Michael Carrick's wish for more arrivals was denied after Leicester owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha rejected a £15m bid for Louis Page.
Deputy head quits Whiston school after two-year absence
Anna Kenny has officially left St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy in Whiston, more than two years after she stopped attending work. The school trust confirmed she left at the end of the Summer term 2026 to pursue other opportunities.
Russian teachers told to report 'disloyal' students in classes
Russian homeroom teachers must record and report students who disagree with 'value orientations' in mandatory weekly patriotic lessons, with families facing reprisals if a child is deemed disloyal.
Archie and Lilibet's UK school costs £29,500 a year
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's UK school charges £29,500 a year, with parents warned about media interest and privacy rules.
Flintshire education authority placed in highest Estyn monitoring
Flintshire's entire education service has been placed in the highest level of Estyn monitoring after inspectors raised significant concerns about safeguarding, leadership and school finances.
Monkseaton school saved from closure reopens under new name
Monkseaton Middle School has reopened as Monkseaton Coastal School after closure plans were abandoned. The school will expand to Year 11 by 2029.
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