Student ‘determined’ despite quadruple amputation, says mum
FAMILY HANDOUT Hamish Wilson’s sister Izzie set up an online fundraising page which has raised £80,000 so far The mother of an 18-year-old student from East Sussex who is facing…
University tuition fees in Wales to rise by nearly £300 a year
University fees in Wales are set to rise to £9,535 a year – nearly a £300 increase – from September 2025. The Welsh government announcement brings tuition costs in Wales…
Schools given £740m to adapt buildings for Send pupils
Getty Images Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says funding will help mainstream schools adapt buildings for Send pupils The government has announced £740m of funding to increase the number of places…
T-level students in Dudley welcome changes to the qualification
BBC Electrician student Prem Singh Dhamrait, 19, said he was enjoying his T-level placement “I’m a hands on learner. I prefer to be in action than sitting in the classroom.”…
Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds
Getty Images Yasmin – not her real name – came from Iran to study for a master’s degree at a new university in the UK, but she was “shocked” to…
Family’s fight for son with learning disabilities
Humphries family photo James has severe learning difficulties but his family say the college education he is getting is making a significant difference to his life For the first time…
Teacher’s pay rise ‘simply impossible’, says Paul Givan
PA Media Givan said unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25 Giving teachers in Northern Ireland the pay rise unions have asked for is “simply impossible,” according to…
Great Yarmouth school closed after halls and corridor are flooded
A primary school has closed after significant flooding inside the building. Norfolk County Council sent out an alert on Monday morning that said “water and electrics need to be disconnected”…
Parliament debates Bridgnorth man’s bereavement lessons petition
BBC Bridgnorth funeral director John Adams wants to see compulsory bereavement lessons introduced in primary and secondary schools A funeral director’s petition calling for bereavement lessons to be taught in…
Verbal abuse a daily issue in Yorkshire and Humberside schools
Getty Images The survey included nearly 800 school workers from across Yorkshire and Humberside More than one in three (35%) support staff experience verbal abuse every day in schools across…