A record 459,288 fines were issued to parents for term-time holidays last year. Abolishing them could ease cost pressures, reduce inequality, and boost child wellbeing, argues columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett.
Thousands of graduates face an employment crisis with huge debts and overqualification, as predicted by Aditya Chakrabortty, challenging the promise of a bright future for £9,000 tuition.
Readers respond to Andy Burnham's plan to align teaching with local jobs, arguing that true reform requires a 14-19 curriculum overhaul and parity of esteem between academic and technical routes.
Andy Burnham will announce plans for schools in England to tailor curriculums to local business needs, aiming to boost technical skills and cut youth unemployment.
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The Lovell telescope at Jodrell Bank and the e-Merlin network face closure in March 2028 due to STFC funding cuts, risking a brain drain of physicists.
Tom Cruise's estranged daughter Suri has legally changed her surname to Noelle, her mother's middle name, as she registers to vote in Pennsylvania.
A community takeover bid aims to save Soho Parish primary school from closure by transforming it into London's most creative school, focusing on art and STEM.
Islington Council ordered to pay £2,150 after a six-month delay in issuing an Education, Health and Care Plan left a post-16 teen without education for two terms.
Jenitar Na’amoana, 34, delivered four naturally conceived identical girls at 28 weeks, a 'one in 15 million' pregnancy believed to be an Australian first.
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A new survey reveals that 68% of Brits regret not thanking their teachers more, with many citing lasting impact on their lives.
A mother creates a secular coming-of-age ceremony for her 12-year-old daughter, blending elements from various traditions to mark the transition from childhood to responsibility.
Soho Parish C of E primary, the last school in the area, faces closure due to falling pupil numbers post-Covid. Parents and supporters fight to keep it open, citing its role in preserving family life amid tourism.
The JCVI recommends offering teenagers the meningitis B vaccine on the NHS after fatal outbreaks, with jabs at age 15 and catch-up programmes.
Students and recent graduates: tell us your highs and lows of university clubs and societies to help freshers navigate the new academic year.
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Prof Evelyn Welch, vice-chancellor of Bristol University and incoming Russell Group chair, says cuts to arts and humanities are 'absolutely tragic', citing daughter Florence Welch's success as proof of their value.
Ofsted found that toddlers at St Michael's Nursery in Harlesden learn 'more by chance' due to inconsistent support, with children losing interest in activities and not being fully prepared for their next stage.
Jacques Lodewyck Du Plessis, a former teacher at John Lyon School in Harrow, has been banned from teaching for life after being convicted of grooming and sexually abusing a child in Stoke-on-Trent.
Almost three-quarters of young Australians are worried about buying a home, more than climate change or careers, a major study finds, revealing deep distrust in politicians.
UK teachers report classrooms above 40°C, with pupils suffering heatstroke and nausea. One in five school sessions missed in June heatwave, costing economy up to £200m.
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England and Wales have the lowest age of criminal responsibility in Europe at 10. The Bar Council recommends raising it to 14, citing harm to children and increased reoffending.
A third of disadvantaged white pupils leave primary school without reading fluency. Teachers and experts urge intensive literacy intervention in year 7 to prevent disengagement.
Wandsworth Council plans further reductions in school forms of entry due to falling pupil numbers, with five primary schools closed since 2023 and Oasis Academy Putney shutting this month.
About 332,000 fewer children attended school on Monday after England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, with attendance dropping over three percentage points.
Exclusive: Former education secretaries and experts warn that cutting university language courses, as proposed by Nottingham and Exeter, undermines social mobility and vocational skills for working-class pupils.
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A third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without adequate reading fluency, hindering secondary curriculum access and leading to disengagement.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
