Education Reset: Character Building for Britain's Future
A call for Britain's education system to evolve from teaching for attainment to teaching for citizenship, focusing on character development amid AI and societal challenges.
Category : Education
Islington Youth Justice Success Story: Teen's Turnaround
Romani Notice, 17, avoided youth detention at 14 and now aims for a construction career after therapy and community service in Islington, highlighting the borough's outstanding youth justice system.
Graduate Crisis: 700,000+ on Benefits as Employment Collapses
New analysis reveals over 700,000 UK graduates are unemployed and claiming welfare, with sickness claims doubling since 2019, exposing systemic failures in higher education.
France Votes to Ban Social Media for Under-15s
French lawmakers have passed a bill prohibiting social media use for children under 15, following Australia's lead. The legislation also bans mobile phones in high schools.
Evaristo: School Curriculum Diversity Progress Too Slow
Booker winner Bernardine Evaristo warns diversity is under attack as a report reveals slow uptake of authors of colour in GCSE English literature texts in England.
Beyond Screen Time: Hands-On Projects for Children
Experts argue children need meaningful projects, not just less screen time. Red Paper Plane's Design Champions programme shows how hands-on learning builds skills.
Gas Leak Evacuates London Primary School
Kenmont Primary School in Kensal Green, North West London, has been evacuated due to a gas leak, with parents called to collect pupils as a precautionary measure.
England Schools Must Be Phone-Free All Day
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces that schools in England should enforce a complete ban on mobile phone use throughout the entire school day, with Ofsted set to inspect compliance.
£1.5m Awards Boost UK Visual Art Education
Freelands Foundation launches a £1.5m awards scheme, offering £100,000 annually to three UK organisations for innovative visual art education projects.
Queensland Teachers Told to Teach Creationism in Science
Teachers at Queensland Christian schools attended a compulsory creationist conference where they were encouraged to incorporate biblical worldview material into science and humanities lessons.
ICE Raids Cause Trauma for Minneapolis Schoolkids
Immigration raids in Minneapolis have turned schools into zones of fear, with children hiding in basements during class and experiencing panic attacks as Trump administration agents pervade the community.
ICE Fear Disrupts Connecticut School Attendance
New Haven schools report declining immigrant enrollment as ICE detentions create widespread fear among students and families, with educators implementing protective protocols.
Steph McGovern Launches Women in Engineering Scholarship
Steph McGovern partners with Teesside University and Enginuity to launch a scholarship supporting female engineering students, aiming to boost diversity in the field.
Nurse's Student Debt Hits £77k Despite Monthly Payments
A nurse's student loan debt surged from £57,000 to £77,000 despite paying over £5,000, due to high interest rates. Millions of graduates face similar struggles with plan 2 loans.
London School Kids Host Winter Soup Sale at Borough Market
Secondary school pupils aged 11-16 will run market stalls at Borough Market's Green Market on February 3, selling homemade soup and bread to raise funds for food charity Plan Zheroes.
London Teacher Banned for Child Abuse Images
Iain Saxton, a teacher at Woodford County High School in East London, has been indefinitely banned from teaching after admitting to sharing child abuse images on Telegram.
School Day Reveals Unsettling Learning Truths
Adrian Chiles recounts his experience leading a Deep Learning Day at a Birmingham secondary school, discovering exhausting realities about education and retention rates.
National Year of Reading 2026 Launches to Tackle Literacy
The UK government launches the National Year of Reading 2026 with £27.5m library funding. Author Malorie Blackman backs the campaign to address declining reading enjoyment among children.
Quarter of Reception Pupils Not Toilet Trained, Survey Finds
A new survey reveals one in four children in England start school without basic toilet training, with teachers reporting declining school readiness across multiple regions.
South London Children's Home Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
A Southwark Council-run children's home in South London has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with inspectors praising the exceptional care provided to children with social and emotional difficulties.
School Readiness Crisis: Kids Swipe Books Like Phones
A new survey finds over a third of children are not school ready, with many unable to use books correctly or perform basic life skills independently.
UCAS Fee Waiver for Care Leavers Announced
UCAS will remove the £28.95 application fee for care leavers starting university in Autumn 2027, aiming to close the higher education participation gap.
Lords Back Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The House of Lords has voted to support a ban on social media for children under 16, with a majority of 111. The move follows calls from campaigners and medical professionals.
City & Guilds Privatisation Under Scrutiny
The privatisation of City & Guilds faces investigations as concerns grow over executive bonuses, job offshoring, and potential narrowing of student qualification options.
Philip Pacey: Librarian, Poet and Art Library Pioneer
Tribute to Philip Pacey, the influential art librarian, editor and poet who helped shape art librarianship and believed poetry was a tool for living.
Kilburn Library Reopens After £1.14m Refurbishment
Kilburn Library in Brent reopens on February 2 after a £1.14 million renovation addressing structural issues. The Victorian building now features digital zones, study spaces, and a modern children's area.
Special Needs Education Costs to Double by 2028
Government spending on special educational needs in England is projected to double between 2015 and 2028, squeezing mainstream school funding and prompting urgent calls for reform.
US Humanities Face Existential Crisis Amid University Cuts
Students at Montclair State University held a symbolic funeral for humanities departments, protesting restructuring plans. Across the US, programmes face cuts driven by budget pressures and a shift towards market-driven education.
Kings Cross Could Create 20,000 New High-Value Jobs
The life sciences hub around Kings Cross and Euston is poised for explosive growth, potentially generating £3.5bn and 20,000 new jobs, rivalling Boston's Kendall Square. Discover the story behind the UK's next innovation powerhouse.
Londoners Struggle with School Fee VAT as Bursaries Fall Short
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.
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