Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism accusations
A Cambridge professor has resigned after accusations of plagiarism, with an investigation finding he used others' work without attribution.
Category : Schools
Perth & Kinross schools praised by inspectors after 20 reviewed
HMIE inspections of 10 Perth and Kinross schools in 2025-26 praise strong leadership, nurturing environments, and attainment, with several schools earning top evaluations.
Coleen Rooney takes charge of Kai's Man United career
Coleen Rooney is actively guiding son Kai's Manchester United career, aiming to protect him from the pressures that affected Wayne.
Stirling pupils praised for strong 2026 exam results
Stirling sees improved National 5 and Higher results in 2026, with officials praising pupils and teachers for their dedication and hard work.
East Renfrewshire tops Scottish exam results 2026
East Renfrewshire is the best-performing Scottish council area in the 2026 exams, with a 90.6% pass rate at National 5, as results improve across Scotland.
Plans to turn former Uddingston bank into nursery
Plans submitted to South Lanarkshire Council to convert the former Bank of Scotland in Uddingston into a 52-child nursery, with decision due by August 31.
Salford school plan could cause 'absolute gridlock'
Plans to move a Salford school's primary provision to Manchester face opposition, with nearly 90 objections citing traffic, noise, and weekend disruption.
Welsh Government announces major review of university funding
The Welsh Government has announced a wholesale review of university funding and organisation as institutions face a combined operating deficit of over £97m.
Trafford children's services rated inadequate by Ofsted
Ofsted has rated Trafford's children's services 'inadequate' after finding delays leaving children in potentially unsafe situations, with council bosses apologising.
Scotland exam results 2026: record pass rates for 150,000
Almost 150,000 Scottish pupils receive National, Higher and Advanced Higher results today, with record pass rates across all levels.
Ofsted: Nursery risk to children after wrong child handed over
Ofsted found Kids Planet Crosby fails safeguarding standards after a two-year-old was handed to the wrong grandad, putting children at significant risk of harm.
Montessori phase-out in Victoria sparks explicit instruction debate
Montessori streams are being phased out in Victorian public schools amid a push for explicit instruction, raising concerns about one-size-fits-all teaching and the body behind it.
Cut summer holidays to four weeks, mother tells government
A freelance journalist and mother of two says the six-week school summer holiday is an archaic, costly burden, arguing it should be reduced to four weeks.
Strikes at schools over violence led to Ofsted and DfE
Staff at two Manchester primary schools struck in January over alleged violence, prompting damning Ofsted verdicts and DfE action. Recovery is underway.
Poorer pupils 'geographically excluded' from top state schools, study finds
University of Bristol study finds disadvantaged pupils lose out as top state schools use catchment areas, with only 42 of 3,000 schools prioritising free school meal children.
Father of Kent meningitis victim urges MenB vaccine action
Michael Kenny speaks of 'immeasurable' grief after 18-year-old Juliette dies from meningitis B in Kent, prompting calls for MenB vaccine for teenagers.
Labour Votes to Abolish Private Schools and Scrap Ofsted in Education Overhaul
Labour delegates vote to abolish private schools by removing charitable status and to scrap Ofsted, sparking mixed reactions from educators and politicians.
Health experts urge ban on corporate-funded school materials
Health experts urge ban on school materials funded by food, drink and gambling firms, citing misleading content and conflicts of interest.
Iranian university bans on women prompt concern over education rights
New restrictions bar women from dozens of university courses in Iran, raising fears over access to education and women's roles in society.
Indonesia school collapse: rescuers search for 91 missing after building failure
Rescuers search for 91 missing after an Indonesian Islamic school collapses during prayers, leaving three dead. Signs of life detected under rubble.
Headteachers’ union weighs strikes after Ofsted court defeat
NAHT considers strikes and appeal after High Court rejects challenge to Ofsted’s new inspection framework, which launches in November.
A-Level Results Show Widening Regional Attainment Gap
A-level results show the regional attainment gap in England has widened to its largest since 2019, with London outperforming the north-east.
Yale professor suspended over Epstein email calling student 'good-looking blonde'
Yale professor David Gelernter removed from teaching after email to Jeffrey Epstein recommending a student as a 'good-looking blonde'.
Candy, trash and diapers: why British schoolchildren are picking up Americanisms
A survey finds British teachers hearing Americanisms like 'candy' and 'diaper' in classrooms, but US English is also adopting British terms.
Yup'ik immersion programme helps Alaska flood evacuees
Children displaced by Alaska flooding find familiarity in a Yup'ik immersion programme in Anchorage schools.
Devon School Engulfed by Major Fire as Crews Battle Blaze
Major fire engulfs The Promise School in Okehampton, Devon; crews battle blaze, residents advised to stay indoors.
Bridget Phillipson accuses SNP of failing generation of young people over college cuts
Bridget Phillipson says SNP has failed young Scots through college budget cuts, as she campaigns to become Labour deputy leader and backs Anas Sarwar.
School leaders condemn 'political squabble' over transgender guidance delay
School leaders criticise internal government dispute delaying transgender guidance for schools in England, with legal concerns over proposed ban on social transitioning.
Publishers sue Florida over 'unconstitutional' school book ban
Six publishers sue Florida over HB1069, which has led to removal of hundreds of books from school libraries, calling it unconstitutional.
US sues Harvard over antisemitism, risking billions in federal funds
US sues Harvard over antisemitism, seeking to block federal funds and alleging civil rights violations.
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