Milestone in £4m Wirral Met campus expansion reached
Wirral Met College's £4m expansion at Twelve Quays reaches halfway, with the new Maths and English Centre handed over for September intake.
Category : Schools
GCSE Results Day 2026: Date and Collection Times
GCSE results day 2026 is Thursday, August 20. Schools receive results on Wednesday, August 19. Students collect grades from 8am. Check with your school for exact times.
GCSE 2026: How grade boundaries are set and what they mean
GCSE results day falls on Thursday, August 20. Grade boundaries vary by subject, board and paper difficulty, set after exams. They ensure fairness across years.
Demolition approved for Fyndoune site's specialist school plan
Durham County Council approves demolition and asbestos removal at former Fyndoune Community College to make way for a 180-place specialist school for children with special educational needs.
New parents warned over strict 42-day rule with £1,000 fine
Parents must register a birth within 42 days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or face a fine up to £1,000. In Scotland, the deadline is 21 days.
Everton teen fights for dropped kerbs to gain independence
Disabled teenager Jack Ince, 14, from Everton, is petitioning Liverpool Council to install dropped kerbs so he can safely reach shops and regain his independence.
Gun violence families back Merseyside schools initiative
Families of four Merseyside gun crime victims support a new education resource for schools, aiming to steer young people away from violence and exploitation.
Burnham urged to overhaul apprenticeship levy to tackle Neet crisis
A review by Alan Milburn is expected to urge Andy Burnham to scrap Tory-era apprenticeship rules to get young people into work, as Neet numbers hit a 12-year high.
Neuroscientist urges cutting school screen use
Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn, citing falling IQ scores and Pisa data linking heavy screen use to lower performance.
Everton stadium parking rules force gym owner to relocate
A gym owner near Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium has relocated due to rising costs and parking restrictions as businesses prepare for another 10 months of matchday traffic.
Jewish pupils face 'crisis' of antisemitism in schools
Jewish pupils in Greater Manchester face a 'crisis' of antisemitism, with a government review finding 'shocking' levels in schools, prompting security concerns.
Free Bus Pass Eligibility and Application Guide
Free bus travel is available for certain groups in England and Wales. Older people at State Pension age and people with disabilities may qualify. Learn the criteria and how to apply.
Inside court: England parents face fines for school absence
Parents in England face fines for unauthorised school absence, with court hearings revealing the financial strain and legal battles over term-time holidays.
Blue Badge holders in Scotland may get free bus travel boost
More than 235,700 Blue Badge holders in Scotland may be unaware they can also qualify for free bus journeys with the National Entitlement Card, according to Transport Scotland guidance.
Family slams £150 Grealish camp as 'absolute let-down'
A family paid £150 for a Jack Grealish football camp but said the star appeared for just an hour and a half, with photos costing extra, calling it an 'absolute let-down'.
Cardiff primary school plans new family support centre
Pencaerau Primary School in Ely, Cardiff, has submitted plans for a family centre made of three portakabins to provide parental engagement, early years support, and wellbeing services.
Bridgend primary school to join federation of four schools
Tynyrheol Primary School in Bridgend will join the Garw Valley Federation, strengthening leadership and ensuring sustainability across four primary schools.
Summer School for new Monklands hospital hailed as success
The Summer School programme for the new University Hospital Monklands welcomed over 60 pupils across three schools, teaching construction and clinical care careers.
Stockport schools demolition approved for rebuild
Two Stockport schools will be demolished and rebuilt after plans were approved, addressing ageing buildings and RAAC issues. Construction starts 2028.
Nine sets of twins ready for school in 'Twinverclyde'
Nine sets of twins are set to start P1 in Inverclyde, dubbed 'Twinverclyde' for its high twin rate, with 176 sets welcomed since 2013. The children gathered at Ardgowan Primary School for a photocall ahead of the new term.
Pastry chef opens bakery school in North Shields
Award-winning pastry chef Emma Carlton opens her bakery school in North Shields this weekend, offering classes and patisserie every Friday.
2-Ingredient Bread: No Oven, Ready in Minutes
A simple recipe for homemade bread uses just flour and yoghurt, with no kneading or proving, and can be made in an air fryer in five minutes.
London A-level top-grade gap with regions hits record
The gap between London's A-level top grades and those in north-east England and East Midlands reached a record 9.6 percentage points this year, with 32.7% of London entries getting A or A*.
Newcastle U21 coach: Sanusi has 'a big season' ahead
Newcastle United Under-21s lead coach Robbie Stockdale says Trevan Sanusi has 'a big season' ahead after an injury-hit loan at Lorient, as he eyes a first-team spot.
A-Level results 2026: How clearing works, who is eligible, and what is Clearing Plus?
More than 77,000 students secured university places through UCAS Clearing last year, about 4,000 more than in 2024. Here's how clearing works, who is eligible, and what Clearing Plus is.
North East A-level results improve but London gap hits record
The gap between A-level top grades in the North East and London has grown to a record 9.6%, despite a slight improvement in the region.
Swansea A-Level Results Beat Wales Average for Top Grades
Swansea's A-level students outperformed the Wales average for top grades, with 34.2% achieving A*-A compared to 29.6% across Wales.
A-Level Maths Question Stumps Adults: Can You Solve It?
Thousands receive A-Level results today. Test yourself with a tricky Paper 3 maths question that is confusing adults, with the answer revealed.
Careers expert's script for university clearing calls
A careers expert shares a script for students calling universities through clearing, advising them on what to say and expect. Hannah Morton-Hedges' advice helps ease the stress of A-level results day.
London A-Level results hit record as regional gap widens
London students achieve record A-level results, with 32.7% getting A*-A, beating the rest of the country for the third year running. The gap with the North East and East Midlands is the largest since 2010.
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