Hale school will crumble without repairs, say teachers
Stuart Pollitt & Gemma Sherlock BBC News, Manchester BBC Stamford Park School, built in 1905 by Henry Lord, still retains some of its original features Teachers and governors fear their…
Church diocese threatens legal action over island school closures
A Church of England diocese has threatened legal action over the planned closure of three schools on the Isle of Wight. The Diocese of Portsmouth has sent a formal letter…
Green light for £50m programme to improve schools
Alex McIntyre BBC News, West Midlands PA Media The money will go towards building new schools and improving existing buildings A £50m programme to build new schools and improve existing…
Wolverhampton primary school’s ‘calmer’ following pupil training
A primary school is “so much calmer”, say teachers, who have started training pupils in Year 5 and 6 to be mental health ambassadors. St Michael’s Church of England primary…
Schools in Barnet to become smartphone-free
Olivia Demetriades & Alice Bhandhukravi BBC News, London Getty Images A London borough is making moves to ban smartphones from its schools. From September, 103 primary schools in Barnet will…
Universities should consider using reserves to save jobs
Gwyn Loader Chief correspondent, Newyddion S4C Alamy Cardiff University confirmed plans to cut 400 full-time jobs amid a funding shortfall in January The minister responsible for higher education in Wales…
Review over school sex survey to be published ‘in 30 days’
Katy McCloskey Senior producer, education PA Media Pupils as young as 14 were asked about their sexual experiences Scotland’s chief statistician has been told to publish the results of a…
Unaccredited online schools cost more than £400k
Ruth Bradley BBC Somerset Political Reporter PA Media Online schools offer live and recorded lessons for children who are unable to manage in mainstream schools Children with complex needs are…
University applications drop leading to economy concerns
Wales will be at an “economic disadvantage” to other UK nations if it doesn’t increase the number of students going to university, according to the sector. Universities Wales – which…
‘VAT on private school fees has a huge impact’
Stuart Maisner BBC News, South East BBC Lisa moved her daughter to a private school after she struggled with class sizes in a state school A woman from West Sussex…