The VAT on private school fees is disproportionately impacting London families. High property values exclude them from means-tested bursaries, forcing many to consider remortgaging or pulling children out. Discover the financial solutions emerging.
An 11-year-old girl at Smestow Academy made a shocking discovery of a man's body during PE. Police are investigating the unexplained death. Read the full story.
The UK government has abandoned its target for international student numbers, pivoting to a new strategy aiming for £40bn in 'education exports' via overseas campuses by 2030.
The UK government launches a consultation on banning under-16s from social media and issues tougher guidance for phone-free schools in England. Read the latest details.
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Ministers launch consultation on banning under-16s from social media and issue tougher school phone guidance. Explore the new proposals and political pressures.
A controversial Sussex 'school' faces intense scrutiny after photos emerge of young children handling weapons. Founder defends curriculum amid Ofsted ban. Read the full investigation.
A watchdog found Croydon Council missed a legal deadline on an autistic boy's Education, Health and Care Plan, causing his mother distress. Read the full investigation details.
Plan your February 2026 half term in London. Get the official school holiday dates and discover top family activities, from the Young V&A's Aardman exhibition to the Southbank Centre's Imagine Festival.
Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered on the premises of Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton. Pupils made the grim find while preparing for PE.
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A memoir reveals the dark side of unregulated homeschooling in 1990s Texas, where a child's isolation went unchecked for years. Read the powerful story of escape and its implications for millions today.
Multiple survivors of Jeffrey Epstein detail how the financier used offers of scholarships and admission to top universities to ensnare and control them, as a US congressional inquiry investigates.
Cambridge scientists lead a global effort to film a supermassive black hole in action, a feat that could transform our understanding of the universe. Discover the ambitious project's goals.
A Scottish teen's cultural awakening after watching Eddie Izzard's 'Dress to Kill' in French led to multilingualism and a job with the European Commission in Brussels. Discover the power of comedic language learning.
Molly Oldfield's children's quiz challenges your knowledge with questions set by kids. Submit your own brainteaser and explore her family-friendly books and podcast.
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Astrid Tuminez, President of Utah Valley University, announces her resignation for May 2025. Her tenure was marked by growth, personal tragedy, and the campus murder of Charlie Kirk.
New DfE data reveals over 175,000 children were home educated in 2024/25. Experts link the rise to insufficient school support for mental health and special educational needs. Discover the key findings and expert reactions.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, apologises for language in an internal memo but insists its admissions policy and commitment to widening participation remain unchanged. Read the full statement.
Ofsted has launched a snap inspection at Bristol Brunel Academy after it cancelled a visit from local MP Damien Egan following opposition from a pro-Palestine group and union members. Read the full story.
Goldsmiths, University of London will relocate its Fine Art and Design courses to Lewisham's Old Town Hall in a landmark 10-year deal, bringing over 600 students to Catford and boosting the local economy.
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A new survey reveals contradictory student attitudes to free speech, with strong support for the principle but also for banning specific political parties from speaking at universities.
An 18-year-old described as a 'bundle of joy' has been fatally stabbed in West London. Two 16-year-old boys are in custody on suspicion of murder as tributes pour in for the victim, Malikhai.
The body of 20-year-old student Connor Calleja was found in a Lincoln canal after he went missing following a nightclub refusal. Police do not suspect foul play.
Faculty groups at the University of Pennsylvania have denounced a Trump administration demand for lists of Jewish staff and students, calling it a dangerous abuse of power with 'ominous historical overtones'. Read the full story.
Sir Ian Bauckham of Ofqual tells MPs AI is not ready to mark exams but poses a serious cheating risk in subjects like history and English. Read the full report.
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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.
The full answers to the 121st King William's College general knowledge paper are now public. Explore the history, literature, and trivia that stumped many.
Four decades after the NCAA tied eligibility to test scores, we examine Proposition 48's controversial legacy on racial equity and academic standards in US college sports. Explore the debate.
Ealing Council apologises and compensates a father after his autistic son missed vital speech and occupational therapy for over a year due to council failures.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, sparks alumni fury by targeting elite private schools for recruitment. Critics warn it abandons potential for privilege. Read the letters of protest.
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A debate erupts over whether a UK degree guarantees social mobility. Experts argue the 'class ceiling' and a weak economy, not graduate numbers, are the real barriers.
