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.
Category : Education
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.
ANU buys Israeli arms shares despite ethical pledge
The Australian National University faces backlash after investing in Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, directly contradicting its public commitment to divest from controversial arms companies.
Why backing off could be the best exam support for your child
New educational insights reveal how stepping back during exam season might be more beneficial than constant parental intervention. Discover why reducing pressure could lead to better results and healthier student wellbeing.
NZ scraps Māori culture rules in schools
The New Zealand government has abolished mandatory Māori cultural practices in classrooms, sparking debate about cultural preservation versus educational flexibility.
Police probe Chinese pressure on UK university research
Counter-terrorism authorities are investigating allegations that a British university suspended sensitive research following pressure from Chinese officials, raising serious concerns about academic freedom and foreign influence.
Tributes for teaching assistant as teen charged with murder
Heartfelt tributes flood in for teaching assistant Kacey McDonnell as a 17-year-old boy appears before Manchester Crown Court charged with her murder in a devastating case that has shocked the community.
Headteachers consider strikes after Ofsted legal defeat
England's headteachers union is exploring potential strike action as a High Court ruling dismisses their legal challenge against Ofsted, escalating the ongoing battle over school inspections.
Headteachers union considers strike after Ofsted court loss
The NAHT education union is exploring industrial action options following a failed legal bid to halt Ofsted inspections, escalating tensions between school leaders and the education watchdog.
Why Serious Play is Crucial for Child Development
New research reveals that structured, purposeful play is essential for developing crucial life skills in children, with experts calling for a fundamental shift in educational approaches.
Why British Kids Are Using American English
From 'trash' to 'candy' and 'sidewalk', British children are increasingly adopting American English. Discover why this linguistic shift is happening and what it means for UK culture.
Liz Barnard: Education Pioneer Dies at 84
Remembering Liz Barnard, the visionary educator whose groundbreaking work in adult literacy and community education changed countless lives across the UK.
Welsh school lockdown after online threats
A primary school in Wales was placed on immediate lockdown after receiving threatening messages online, prompting a major police response and leaving parents in panic.
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