True cost of becoming a mum highlighted in new data on pay
Education & Family 2025-10-03 19:00
New figures reveal mums in England see their earnings drop after having a first, second and third child.

Reform Send system now or face billions in extra costs, ministers warned
Education & Family 2025-10-03 11:00
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says more than 200,000 extra children will need Send support by 2029.

Does the UK go far enough to protect children from conspiracy theorist parents?
Education & Family 2025-10-03 08:00
The inquest following the death of Paloma Shemirani raises the question of how to prevent young people from health misinformation

Say sorry to children for Covid errors, ex-children's commissioner tells ministers
Education & Family 2025-10-03 00:00
Anne Longfield says ministers at the time prioritised opening pubs and theme parks before schools.

Parents working from home affecting school attendance
Education & Family 2025-10-02 18:00
Martyn Groucutt said school attendance in Monmouthshire had not recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

'College gave me a second chance after my sister's murder'
Education & Family 2025-10-02 18:00
Lindsay Brown, whose sister was a victim of serial killer Peter Tobin, now teaches forensics.

Hackers delete children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
Education & Family 2025-10-02 18:00
The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move.

PM sets new target for under-25s in university, college or apprenticeships
Education & Family 2025-10-01 02:00
Sir Keir Starmer says the Blair-era ambition of seeing half of young people in university is not "right for our times".

Scottish schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls
Education & Family 2025-09-30 17:00
The Scottish government has issued new guidance following two landmark court rulings.

'Toxic' phone use impacting 'struggling' students
Education & Family 2025-09-30 17:00
The study found pupils who are struggling academically are more likely to see self harm content online.
