Gender Divide in 1950s UK Schools' Curriculum
Guardian readers reveal how 1950s gender-segregated lessons shaped lives. From home economics to algebra, discover the lasting impact of Britain's educational divide and modern calls for reform.
Category : Education
Ofsted launches new school report card system
Ofsted introduces its most significant reform in decades, replacing single-word judgements with detailed report cards. Learn how this change aims to support schools and parents.
17-Year-Old Sues Over Harmful Phone Content in Schools
A 17-year-old joins a legal battle to ban smartphones in English schools after being exposed to violent and pornographic content. Discover the case for safeguarding children.
Education Experts Demand Radical Curriculum Reform
Leading education figures argue the Francis review doesn't go far enough in transforming England's curriculum. Discover why they call for replacing GCSEs and prioritising creative, cooperative learning.
Sports journalist Rob Steen dies aged 67
Tributes pour in for Rob Steen, esteemed sports journalist and Brighton University lecturer who shaped a generation of writers. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Students protest Trump education policies nationwide
Students and faculty at over 100 US universities staged coordinated protests against the Trump administration's assault on academic freedom, demanding protection for all students and affordable education.
54 injured in Jakarta school mosque explosions
At least 54 people were injured after explosions rocked a school mosque in Jakarta. Authorities identify a 17-year-old student as the suspect. Read the latest updates.
Cornell University settles with Trump administration
Cornell University agrees to $30m payment and admissions data sharing to restore $250m in federal research funding. Read about the implications for UK higher education.
China pressure halts UK university forced labour research
Sheffield Hallam University professor told to cease China supply chain research amid growing concerns over transnational repression threatening UK academic freedom.
Finn McGhee wins tense NSW Premier's Spelling Bee 2025
After 14 nail-biting rounds, Finn McGhee from Narellan Vale Public School clinched victory at the 2025 NSW Premier's Spelling Bee, beating a record 200,000 participants. Discover the dramatic finale.
Two teens arrested after Reading College assault
Two teenagers arrested following an assault at Reading College. The victim has been discharged from hospital as police conduct increased patrols in the area.
Education Reform: 7,000 Demand Life Skills Over Exams
A landmark report on England's curriculum, informed by 7,000 users, calls for a shift from exam obsession to life skills, creativity, and digital literacy. Discover the proposed changes.
Arts education crisis: GCSE enrolments fall 40% since 2010
Government plans to scrap Ebacc and boost creative subjects in schools after dramatic 40% decline in arts GCSE enrolments and 23% teacher loss since 2010.
Guardian's Word of the Year: Youth Language Decoded
Discover the latest 'young people' words crowned by The Guardian, including the mysterious 'six seven'. Explore how language evolves with younger generations in Britain today.
Why cooking skills matter more than finance lessons
Guardian readers debate essential life skills for children. From cooking lessons to DWP confusion and Michelle Obama's style, discover these compelling perspectives.
Armed Police at Reading College After Assault
Heavy police presence at Reading College after boy injured in assault. Thames Valley Police urge public to avoid Kings Road area as search operation continues.
Reading College lockdown after boy injured in stabbing
Breaking: Reading College remains in lockdown as armed police conduct a manhunt following a suspected stabbing that left a boy injured on campus Thursday afternoon.
Labour's ambitious national curriculum overhaul revealed
Exclusive insight into Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on digital skills, creativity, and real-world readiness for the 21st century.
Francis Curriculum Review: Rethinking Education
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges Britain's education system to prepare students for a future of rapid change and complexity, moving beyond traditional certainties.
Beyond the Ballot Box: Democratising UK Schools
New research reveals a worrying 'democracy deficit' in UK schools, with students feeling excluded from decisions that shape their education. Discover how giving young people a genuine voice could transform classrooms.
Why more reading tests won't solve literacy crisis
New analysis reveals that increasing reading tests fails to address the root causes of poor literacy. Discover the evidence-based strategies that actually help children become confident readers.
National Curriculum 2025: Major School Changes Revealed
Major changes are coming to what your child learns in school. Discover how the 2025 curriculum overhaul will transform core subjects and prepare students for the future.
UK Universities Face Antisemitism Investigations
Exclusive investigation reveals multiple British universities under official review for alleged antisemitism incidents, sparking campus safety debates and government concern.
GCSE Overhaul: Less Exams, More AI & Critical Thinking
England announces its biggest curriculum shake-up in a decade, cutting GCSE exam content by 20% while adding artificial intelligence and fake news detection to lessons.
GCSE overhaul: Less exams, more AI in schools
England announces radical education shake-up cutting GCSE exam time while adding artificial intelligence and media literacy to curriculum for first time.
GCSE overhaul: AI and fake news lessons added to curriculum
The UK education system is set for its most significant transformation in ten years, with reduced GCSE exam time and new lessons on artificial intelligence and media literacy to prepare students for the digital age.
England's Curriculum Overhaul: 10 Key Changes Revealed
A landmark review proposes sweeping reforms to England's education system, focusing on AI literacy, mental health support, and core knowledge - discover what's changing for students and teachers.
School Shake-up: Less Exams, More Life Skills
A landmark government-commissioned review recommends transforming England's curriculum to prioritise wellbeing and practical life skills over relentless exam preparation.
Student-Led Learning: Inside Britain's Revolutionary School
Discover the groundbreaking UK school where traditional hierarchy is flipped - students become teachers, plan lessons, and drive their own educational journey in this innovative learning environment.
British teen must stay in Ghana for GCSEs, judge rules
A High Court judge has decided a 15-year-old British boy should stay in Ghana to finish his exams after being tricked into travelling there, in a complex international custody case.
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