University tuition fees set to rise in England
Increases to university tuition fees in England are expected to be announced later. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is set to outline changes in a statement to MPs in Parliament on…
Private schools proceed with legal action over VAT plans
BBC/BRIJESH PATEL A group representing 1,400 private schools will press ahead with plans for a legal challenge against the government’s introduction of VAT from January, the BBC can reveal. In…
Fixing school problems is a marathon, not a sprint
Getty Images If one thing was clear from the emails that came pouring in after the autumn Budget, it’s that school leaders and other education experts see fixing problems in…
Broseley deaf pupil, 9, angry at lack of school interpreter
A nine-year-old girl who was born deaf says she is angry after being unable to go to school because her council could not find her a specialist interpreter. Maisie has…
Students taught about spiking dangers in new campaign
BBC Alexandra Godfrey said spiking is something her and her friends are always thinking about Students are being taught about the dangers of drink spiking using goggles that simulate how…
Basildon Upper Academy has worst pupil attendance rate in England
PA Media The leader of Basildon Council wants to implement a collaborative approach to tackle the issue A council leader has called for improvements to be made after a school…
What the Budget pledges are being spent on
Getty Images Rachel Reeves has announced billions of pounds of spending as part of the Budget. Here BBC correspondents analyse how much money has been pledged in key areas and…
What is an apprenticeship and how do you get one?
Getty Images Apprentice minimum wages are going up from £6.40 to £7.55 an hour in April 2025, the government has announced. Tens of thousands of young people start apprenticeships every…
Questions over how university runs up £53m deficit
A leading university has said it is in a “strong” financial position despite a report pointing to a projected 2023–24 deficit of £53m. Internal Cambridge University scrutineers stated in an…
Dumfries and Galloway Council to drop school week change plan
Getty Images The proposals could have seen schools close early on a Friday A Scottish council looks set to drop plans to switch to a four-and-a-half day school week following…