Schools Ordered to Create SEND Inclusion Bases in Major Revamp
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces compulsory inclusion bases in all secondary schools as part of a £38bn education estate investment and SEND system overhaul.
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SF Teacher Strike Leaves 50,000 Students Out of School
San Francisco parents are scrambling to manage work and childcare as a teachers' strike enters its third day, leaving 50,000 students out of school over wage and benefit disputes.
Tutors Charge £250/Hour for Child Anxiety Support in Exams
Families are increasingly hiring tutors at up to £250 an hour to help children manage anxiety and SEND needs during school entrance exams, as ministers push for more inclusive mainstream education.
Phone Policies in Schools Fail to Boost Pupil Wellbeing, Study Finds
A University of Birmingham study reveals restrictive mobile phone policies in schools do not improve student mental health, with staff spending over 100 hours weekly on enforcement, as government pushes for phone-free guidance.
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School Phone Policies Drain Staff Resources, Study Finds
Research from Birmingham University shows enforcing smartphone rules in English secondary schools consumes over 100 staff hours weekly, sparking debate over government guidance versus statutory bans.
School Phone Policies Equally Drain Teacher Time, Study Finds
New research from the University of Birmingham shows that both permissive and restrictive mobile phone policies in schools consume significant teacher hours, with calls for government intervention growing.
School Phone Rules Don't Improve Wellbeing, Study Reveals
New research from the University of Birmingham shows restrictive mobile phone policies in secondary schools have no positive impact on pupil mental health while consuming over 100 hours of staff time weekly.
Rethinking Economics Movement Transforms University Teaching
Born from student discontent after the 2008 financial crash, the Rethinking Economics movement is reshaping how economics is taught worldwide, challenging traditional frameworks.
Graduate Fury: 87% Say Student Loan Interest Rate Unfair
A major survey reveals overwhelming graduate discontent with student loan interest rates, with 87% calling the 6.2% maximum unfair and 84% saying fairer policies would influence their vote.
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Teachers Demand Smaller Class Sizes for Better Learning
Experienced educators share compelling evidence that smaller class sizes significantly enhance student engagement, support for special needs, and overall educational achievement.
San Francisco Teachers Strike, Shutting Down 120 Schools
Thousands of San Francisco teachers launched a strike over healthcare costs and pay, closing all 120 schools and impacting 50,000 students for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Student Loan Repayment Plans and Collections Guide 2026
A comprehensive guide to student loan repayment plans, collections, and recent policy changes affecting millions of borrowers in the United States.
Martin Lewis: Student Loan Freeze a 'Breach of Natural Justice'
Financial expert Martin Lewis condemns UK Government's Plan 2 student loan threshold freeze, warning graduates could pay £250 more annually by 2030 in what he calls a 'graduate tax'.
San Francisco Teachers Strike Over Wages and Healthcare
Thousands of San Francisco public schoolteachers have launched their first strike in nearly 50 years, demanding higher wages, better healthcare, and more resources for special needs students.
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San Francisco Teachers Strike Over Pay and Benefits
Thousands of San Francisco public schoolteachers have launched their first strike in nearly five decades, demanding higher wages, improved health benefits, and more resources for special needs students.
Grammar Schools Face Global Race as White British Pupils Miss Out
New data reveals grammar school admissions have transformed into a national and international competition, with applications from China and across the UK displacing local white British pupils who struggle against intensive tutoring cultures.
Minister Guarantees Special Needs Support Amid Overhaul Concerns
Education Minister Georgia Gould reassures parents that children with special needs will not lose school places or assistance, amid government plans to reform Send provision in England.
State School in Poorest Borough Sets Record Oxbridge Offers
London Academy of Excellence in Newham has secured 62 Oxbridge offers for its students, with half from disadvantaged backgrounds and two-thirds being first-generation university attendees.
Millie Mackintosh Explores Homeschooling for Daughters
Former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh reveals she is researching homeschooling for her two daughters, discusses potential neurodivergence signs, and reflects on her own school struggles amid recent separation from husband Hugo Taylor.
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Teacher Banned After Hair Caught in Classroom Machinery
Design and technology teacher Edward Webb has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after a year 10 student's hair became entangled in machinery during a lesson at Cove School in Farnborough.
Corbyn: Independence Referendum is Scotland's Choice
Jeremy Corbyn declares Scottish independence referendum should be decided by the people, not Westminster, as Your Party Scotland announces 2026 election candidates.
Father's Dilemma Over Son's Michael Jackson Obsession
Sarfraz Manzoor grapples with his nine-year-old son's love for Michael Jackson, confronting the difficult question of separating art from artist amid serious allegations.
Corbyn: Scottish Independence Referendum Choice is Scotland's
Jeremy Corbyn asserts that Scotland should decide on holding an independence referendum, not Westminster, during a speech at the Your Party Scotland conference in Dundee.
Cornishmen Debate Devolution, Tariffs and Identity
Two Cornish residents, John and Jeremy, discuss local issues like housing, devolution, and surprising agreement on tariffs during a Guardian 'Dining Across the Divide' feature.
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Corbyn: Scottish Independence Referendum Is Scotland's Choice
Jeremy Corbyn asserts that a Scottish independence referendum should be determined by Scottish people, not Westminster, during Your Party Scotland conference in Dundee.
Student Loan System Faces Collapse Amid Graduate Revolt
The UK's student loan system is under unprecedented pressure as millions of graduates face soaring repayments and frozen thresholds. With average debts hitting £53,000 and repayments extending into retirement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting polit
Headmaster Urges Parents to Resist Smartphone Tracking for Kids
A London headmaster advises parents to 'let go' and avoid giving children smartphones for tracking, citing addiction risks and promoting independence through a 'brick phone' policy at his school.
Barnsley Leads England in School Holiday Fines Amid Record Penalties
Barnsley emerges as England's holiday fine capital with 5,275 penalties issued last year, as national fines hit 459,288. Parents debate the value of term-time travel versus educational disruption.
Student Loan System Loses Track of 370,000 Graduates
The Student Loans Company admits it has no details on over 370,000 graduates, with billions potentially lost. Experts warn taxpayers may foot the bill as officials investigate possible scams.
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Student Loans System Should Be Scrapped, Says Editorial
An editorial argues the UK student loans system is unsustainable and immoral, exploiting graduates with high interest rates and unfair repayment terms that hinder economic growth.
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