Durham High School Closes After 142 Years
Durham High School, a private school in the North East with 281 pupils, closes permanently today after 142 years, entering administration despite efforts to secure its future.
Category : Education
Tuchel School Skip Call Rejected by Minister
England manager Thomas Tuchel suggested children skip school to watch the World Cup match against Mexico, but Education Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith rejected the idea, urging parents to send children to school.
Pearson Delays July 2026 SATs Results Over Technical Issues
Pearson delays July 2026 SATs results for hundreds of thousands of pupils in England due to technical issues with the marking platform. Results now due July 16.
Irvine Nursery Gets 'Very Good' Ratings in Two Areas
The Owl and the Pussycat Nursery in Irvine was graded 'very good' across two quality indicators and 'good' in one other following an inspection by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education.
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North-South Higher Education Gap Widens, Panel Warns
Only 39.6% of 18-year-olds in the North East access higher education versus 60.6% in London, says Northumbria University panel with Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith.
Single Mum Feels Exploited by Friend's Childcare Demands
A single mum feels taken for granted as her best friend assumes more childcare without asking, upsetting their original fair agreement. Coleen advises addressing the imbalance.
Guardian's Best Long Reads of 2025: From Kremlin Apologists to Rising Seas
The Guardian's top 20 long reads of 2025 cover diverse topics from Russian literature to rising sea levels, offering in-depth reporting and compelling narratives.
Starmer Told Off By Teacher For TikTok Meme In School
PM Starmer apologises after encouraging 'six seven' TikTok craze during school visit, earning a reprimand from headteacher.
Alternative School Transforms Student After 50 Suspensions
An alternative school in Melbourne transforms a student with 50 suspensions, highlighting the need for early intervention outside the youth justice system.
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Finland Teaches Toddlers To Spot Fake News
Finland teaches primary school children to spot fake news as part of a national curriculum to combat disinformation.
Teachers Battle ‘Six-Seven’ Craze Disrupting Classrooms
UK teachers struggle with pupils shouting 'six-seven' in classrooms, a viral craze from a rap song linked to NBA star LaMelo Ball.
Global Winter Scenes Captured by BBC Readers
BBC readers share stunning winter scenes from around the world; next theme 'shelter' opens for submissions.
Indian Student Wins $200,000 Payout Over ‘Pungent’ Lunch Complaint at US University
Indian student Aditya Prakash wins $200,000 settlement from University of Colorado Boulder after complaint about 'pungent' lunch leads to discrimination lawsuit.
Over 100 Private Schools Close After Labour's VAT Move
Over 100 private schools have closed since Labour's VAT on fees, with more closures expected, says the Independent Schools Council.
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Calls for National Childcare Inquiry Grow After Victoria Abuse Charges
Calls for national inquiry into Australian childcare after Victorian worker charged with over 70 child sexual abuse offences.
Eduardo Bolsonaro Sentenced to Four Years for Seeking US Interference in Father's Coup Trial
Brazil's supreme court sentences Eduardo Bolsonaro to four years for seeking US interference in his father's coup trial.
Gaza Fire Balloons Spark Renewed Israeli Air Strikes
Israel strikes Gaza after Palestinian militants launch incendiary balloons, straining a fragile ceasefire under new PM Naftali Bennett.
Girls Surpass Boys in GCSE Maths After Seven Years
Girls outperform boys in GCSE and A-level maths for the first time in seven years, challenging gender stereotypes in education.
Stanford Students Face Felony Trial Over Pro-Palestinian Protest
Five Stanford students face felony trial over pro-Palestinian protest in June 2024, the most severe criminal case against US student protesters.
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A Stranger's Kindness Transformed My Law School Journey
A chance meeting with an Iraqi student at Columbia University led to a job, free tuition, and a life-changing chain of events for a backpacker in the 1980s.
New international student enrollments in US plunge 17% amid Trump crackdown
New international student enrollments in US fall 17% in largest drop in a decade amid Trump immigration crackdown, IIE data shows.
Council Staff Visited Wrong Address Day Before Sara Sharif’s Murder, Review Finds
Safeguarding review finds council staff visited wrong address day before Sara Sharif's murder, highlighting systemic failures.
Sheffield Hallam University Halted China Human Rights Research After Beijing Pressure
Sheffield Hallam University halted human rights research on China after pressure from Beijing, raising concerns over academic freedom.
Australian Student Debt Crisis Deepens Amid Hecs Surge
Millions of Australians face a 7.1% hike in student loans from 1 June, sparking calls for urgent reform amid cost-of-living pressures.
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Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss Dies Aged 96
Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank and Holocaust survivor, dies aged 96. King Charles pays tribute.
Over 1 in 5 pupils in England now have special educational needs, figures show
More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, with record EHCP numbers and rising demand straining schools and councils.
Syrian Army Takes Over Al-Hawl Camp Amid Chaos and Escape Attempts
Syrian army takes over al-Hawl camp as chaos erupts with riots, fires, and escape attempts by IS-linked detainees.
University Chief Slams UK's International Student Levy
University of Manchester head Duncan Ivison criticises proposed 6% levy on international student fees, warning it will harm the sector and UK interests.
Teacher Jailed for Life for Murder and Abuse of Adopted Baby
Teacher Jamie Varley given whole-life order for murder and abuse of adopted baby Preston Davey; partner jailed 25 years.
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Cambridge College to Target Elite Private Schools for Recruitment
Cambridge's Trinity Hall college approves policy to recruit from elite private schools, sparking criticism over reverse discrimination claims.
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