Dance Access in UK Schools: A Vital Fight for Arts
As 'The Nutcracker' captivates young audiences, we examine why dance education remains out of reach for many UK children and the new hope for creative subjects under a changing curriculum.
As 'The Nutcracker' captivates young audiences, we examine why dance education remains out of reach for many UK children and the new hope for creative subjects under a changing curriculum.
Strictly Come Dancing pro Aljaž Škorjanec reveals the one embarrassing moment fans still remind him of, 11 years after a Halloween dance with Alison Hammond.
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships and consent as part of a £20m government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
The UK government has agreed to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme. British students and staff will be eligible to participate from January 2027. Share your views and experiences.
At 82, Toni Basil reflects on a legendary career that shaped pop culture, from teaching Elvis to choreographing Bowie and creating a global hit. Discover the story behind the icon.
The UK government has secured a deal to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ scheme from 2027, fulfilling a Labour pledge. Up to 100,000 people could benefit, reviving study and work opportunities across Europe.
Guardian critics reveal the top stage shows of 2025, from Stereophonic's record-breaking run to Nick Mohammed's career-best comedy and Thick & Tight's eccentric dance. Discover the must-see productions.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin made a secret appearance at a Staffordshire wedding, performing the couple's first dance song live. The intimate surprise has stunned guests.
Tributes pour in for John Sutter, the visionary founding head of King's College London Mathematics School, who has died aged 59. Discover his legacy in maths education.
The Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final brings a spectacular Musicals Week. Five couples face a new Dance Relay and fight for a semi-final spot. Follow our liveblog from 6.20pm on BBC One.
ZooNation's hip hop dance take on 'A Christmas Carol', 'Ebony Scrooge', offers festive fun at Sadler's Wells East. Our review of the show running from 4 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026.
Balvinder Sopal sets a new Strictly Come Dancing record by surviving her fifth dance-off, as Alex Kingston is eliminated after performing with a dislocated rib. Read the full story.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to Elstree with six couples facing the first-ever Instant Dance Challenge. Live coverage from 6.05pm on BBC One. Follow all the action!
Georgia Harris's serious neck injury during a traditional dance performance raises crucial questions about cultural preservation and medical understanding of minority communities in Britain.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal faces the Strictly quarter-finals after four brutal dance-offs. Discover why her journey feels so cruel and why she deserves more public support.
Rachel Reeves transfers Send funding responsibility to DfE, facing £20bn deficit. OBR warns of 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools without reforms. Read the full analysis.
Labour government introduces legislation to wipe 20% from student loans and raise repayment threshold. Discover how this cost-of-living measure affects millions.
MPs learn 50 higher education providers face market exit risk, with 24 institutions potentially stopping degrees within 12 months. Smaller colleges most vulnerable.
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market demands and abandon claims of exclusive critical thinking cultivation. Discover why reform is essential for survival.
CCTV shows pickpocket performing bizarre dance to steal phone in Nottingham city centre. Police seek public help identifying suspect captured on McDonald's CCTV.
Nottinghamshire Police seek man who used strange dancing to steal phone. Suspect pretended to be drunk before theft on Clumber Street. Contact police with information.
Discover how one writer found a fun, free way to combat anxiety through spontaneous dancing at home. Learn the rules for 'dancing it out' to reclaim calm.
Lara Simpson deceived pupils and colleagues with a fake cancer diagnosis and death. Struck off the teaching register, she is now running a dance school for children in Thurso. Discover the shocking details.
Strictly Come Dancing cancels its dance-off as drag star La Voix is forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury. Find out what happens next.
Join our live coverage as Strictly's couples take to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor. Who will deliver a towering performance? Watch live on BBC One.
Greece launches pioneering AI education programme with OpenAI, training teachers in ChatGPT while students voice soul-searching concerns about machine learning in classrooms.
As Strictly Come Dancing heads to Blackpool, discover why the series would be lost without the extraordinary talents of Lewis Cope and Amber Davies. Read the full analysis.
Don't miss Strictly's iconic Blackpool Week! Get the 2025 schedule, show times, and all essential details for this milestone episode. Tune in this weekend!
Remembering Chris Robertson MBE, a titan of UK teacher education who championed every child's right to the best opportunities. Her legacy transformed early years training.
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon oversees agency's dissolution as staff describe plummeting morale and chaotic transfers of key programmes. Read the full investigation.