Schools in England 'steering away' special needs pupils
New research reveals a stark postcode lottery for children with special educational needs, as some schools take on six times more Send pupils than others. Urgent government action is needed.
Category : Education
Monash University ends Woodside Energy partnership
Monash University terminates its controversial $43m partnership with Woodside Energy following staff and student protests. Campaigners vow to continue pushing for full fossil fuel dissociation.
Labour's mixed messages on music education funding
The Department for Education aims to broaden music education appeal while withdrawing teacher bursaries from 2026-27, creating policy contradictions that concern educators.
AI to set school attendance targets for truancy
The government will use AI to set individual attendance targets for all schools as persistent absence remains significantly above pre-pandemic levels. Education unions criticise the approach as 'wrong way to go'.
China's Pressure on UK Universities Over Research
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese government pressure led Sheffield Hallam University to remove critical human rights research. Discover the UK's academic entanglement with China.
AI pupil attendance targets for English schools
The government issues AI-generated pupil attendance targets to all schools in England. Unions criticise the move as adding pressure without solving root causes of absence.
Aberdeen Santa remarks probe concludes
An investigation into complaints an Aberdeen primary teacher told pupils Santa wasn't real has concluded. Council confirms staff received guidance on sensitive discussions.
The Vital Life Skills Maths Teaches Beyond Arithmetic
Experts challenge the claim that calculators make maths education redundant, highlighting the critical thinking and problem-solving skills the subject develops. Discover why maths matters.
Student arrested for antisemitic attack on Dave Portnoy
A Mississippi State University student faces charges after yelling antisemitic slurs and throwing coins at Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy during a pizza review. Discover the full story and Portnoy's response to rising antisemitism.
First-generation students face 36% enrolment gap
Groundbreaking University of Queensland research reveals first-in-family students are significantly disadvantaged in higher education, with calls for official equity status to address systemic barriers.
Financial Education Crisis: New Plan for London Pupils
A groundbreaking campaign aims to deliver free financial education to every Year 6 child in London, addressing the UK's broken money skills system. Join the movement for change.
Financial education could boost UK incomes by £16bn
Teaching financial literacy in schools could boost UK household incomes by £16bn annually while rebuilding trust in financial institutions among younger generations.
Turning Point USA Berkeley Event Canceled Over Security
Turning Point USA cancels Charlie Kirk's Berkeley speech after university raises security concerns. The incident highlights ongoing campus free speech debates in the UK and US.
GCSE reforms delayed until 2029 for current primary pupils
Major GCSE curriculum reforms will take effect in 2029, affecting current primary school students. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces calls for faster implementation of key changes.
Teen demands school phone ban after beheading videos
A 17-year-old from Devon calls for smartphone ban in UK schools after exposure to violent content. Join the debate on protecting children from harmful online material.
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.
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.
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