Brent Council funds 212 new SEND school places

Brent Council plans to create 212 new SEND school places using a £10.6m grant, aiming to save £5.6m annually. However, demand for specialist education continues to outstrip supply.

Paul Nurse on his controversial Royal Society return

Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse discusses his unprecedented second term as Royal Society president, the Elon Musk fellowship row, and threats from right-wing populism to science. Read the exclusive interview.

NASUWT calls for social media ban for under-16s

The NASUWT teaching union urges the UK government to ban social media for under-16s, citing evidence of harm to mental health and classroom behaviour. 89% of teachers support the move.

Professor Reinstated After Charlie Kirk Row

A University of Tennessee professor suspended for criticising right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has been reinstated following an investigation. Read the full story on the academic freedom debate.

Manchester teachers strike over pupil violence

Teachers at two Greater Manchester primary schools begin a nine-day strike, declaring an emergency over 'almost daily' assaults by pupils. Parents express shock as union cites a 'culture of violence'.

Labour MPs back monthly student loan payments

Dozens of Labour MPs support a bill to switch student maintenance loans to monthly payments, aligning England with Scotland's system to help students budget. Read the full story.

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