Ministers demand better tracking of 'phantom Neets'
Only four councils in England have complete data on 16-17 year old Neets; 32,100 are unaccounted for, prompting government action to improve tracking and support.
Category : Education Policy
Readers Debate Humanities vs Science Degrees for UK Leaders
Letters respond to Blake Morrison's article on Andy Burnham's English degree, noting Margaret Thatcher is the only PM with a science degree and highlighting other notable graduates.
DWP Youth Guarantee Journey for 16-24 Universal Credit claimants
The DWP has launched the Youth Guarantee Journey for Universal Credit claimants aged 16-24, offering apprenticeships, work experience, and coaching to tackle rising youth unemployment.
Exeter University cuts petition nears 22,000 signatures
Over 21,000 sign petition against University of Exeter's plan to cut 150 jobs, mostly in humanities; Rowan Williams and Mark Kermode join protest.
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Teachers get 6.6% pay rise, schools partly fund it
Teachers in England will receive a 3.5% pay rise from September and 3% next year, with extra school funding covering most but not all of the wage bill, the government announced.
Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until 2028 on fee reform delay
Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, delays reform of Job-ready Graduates scheme, keeping arts fees at $50,000 until at least 2028, sparking criticism.
UK Financial Capability Awards Spotlight Five Programmes
Five programmes improving money skills have been spotlighted at the UK Financial Capability Awards, showcasing initiatives that boost financial literacy across the country.
University access boosts economy and NHS, says vice-chancellor
Prof Anne-Marie Kilday argues widening access to higher education boosts regional productivity and national economy, citing University of Northampton's £366m local GVA.
Sutton Council responds to damning SEND inspection
Inspectors found systemic failings in Sutton's SEND services, including risks to children with dysphagia and delays in assessments, but also noted positives.
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Inquiry: Admit more white working-class pupils to tackle underachievement
An independent inquiry recommends high-performing schools in England admit more white working-class pupils, as only 36% of disadvantaged white students achieve GCSE passes in English and maths, versus 72% of non-disadvantaged peers.
Guardian View: Public Confidence in Degrees Wavers
The proportion of people who think a degree is not worth the time and money has risen from 14% to 34% in 20 years, according to the British Social Attitudes survey, amid concerns over graduate earnings and student loan changes.
East London head teacher wins national teaching award
Andrea Silvain, principal of School 360 in Stratford, won Silver in the Pearson National Teaching Awards for Head teacher of the Year (Primary), recognized for her inclusive, creative approach and community impact.
Texas mandates Bible passages for 5 million students
Texas education board approves Bible passages as required reading for over 5 million students, sparking debate over church-state separation.
UK postgraduates burdened with double loan debt, reform urged
Postgraduate loan repayments start at £21,000, unchanged since 2016, leaving graduates with double debt and interest rates up to 6.2%, sparking calls for reform.
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Teenage boys stuck reading primary-level books, study finds
A new study reveals teenage boys aged 11-14 are 'stuck' reading primary-level books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, while girls their age read a wider range of authors and genres.
Hybrid school transforms student experience amid social media ban
London Park School Hybrid, a UK hybrid school using screens for remote learning, is a World's Best School finalist. Students praise its model, contrasting with social media bans.
Harry Styles congratulates London school on World's Best list
Swiss Cottage School in Camden is among five UK schools shortlisted for the World's Best School Prizes. Harry Styles, whose friend teaches there, sent a surprise congratulatory message.
Choosing Between Love and Oxford: A Telegram's Impact
In 1972, Juliet Nicolson faced a choice: follow her DJ boyfriend to Tehran or accept an Oxford place. Her father's letter changed her life.
My school is scrapping GCSEs – and I think others should too
A student recounts her GCSE experience as her school becomes one of the first to replace them with a bespoke curriculum assessed more dynamically, starting in 2027.
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Open University chief: don't judge potential by past grades
Prof Dave Phoenix argues against minimum entry requirements for university loans, saying policy should focus on inclusion, not exclusion, citing 25,000 Open University graduates who started with low qualifications.
AI in US Schools: Students Struggle with New Reality
A new study reveals that 68% of US students feel unprepared for AI-driven classrooms, raising concerns about equity and teacher training.
London schools close early amid record June heatwave
Dozens of London schools close early or shut entirely as a rare red weather warning for extreme heat forces pupils home. Sydenham School, Fielding Primary, and others dismiss students early from Tuesday to Thursday.
H5N1 bird flu hits WA farms; $800m cocaine seized
Poultry farms in Western Australia locked down after H5N1 bird flu confirmed; $800m cocaine bust; auction clearance rates at six-year low.
Hong Kong Universities in World Top 100 Rankings
Five Hong Kong universities have placed in the top 100 of the latest QS World University Rankings, with the University of Hong Kong leading at 26th place.
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2m Indian students resit medical exam after leak
More than 2 million aspiring doctors in India retook the NEET exam after an alleged question paper leak, with heightened security and student trauma.
HMRC Refunds for 71,000 Plan 2 Student Loan Borrowers
HMRC will refund up to 71,000 Plan 2 student loan borrowers after a technical error led to incorrect interest calculations. Affected customers will be contacted automatically.
City & Guilds avoids mass redundancies and offshoring
City & Guilds has reached a deal with Unite to largely avoid compulsory redundancies and offshoring of UK jobs to Greece, after a £22m cost-cutting plan sparked backlash.
Student loan rule could cost universities £200m
New minimum grade requirements for student loans in England could cut off funding for universities serving students without GCSEs, costing the sector over £200m annually.
Former PE Teacher Gets 7.5 Years for Schoolgirl Abuse
William 'Rob' Gilfillan, already serving Australia's longest child abuse sentence for crimes against his daughter, has been sentenced to 7.5 years for sexually abusing two schoolgirls in the 1980s at Traralgon high school.
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SC Educators Embrace Gullah Geechee Food Culture
Teachers in South Carolina are integrating Gullah Geechee food traditions into lessons to preserve the unique culture and history of the Sea Islands.
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