'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits
Education & Family 2025-03-12 17:00
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.
Dundee University to cut 632 jobs to plug £35m deficit
Education & Family 2025-03-11 23:00
The University and College Union condemned the "devastating" cuts, which will affect about 20% of the workforce.
Further education union says members 'sold a pup' on pay
Education & Family 2025-03-11 20:00
Unions representing further education lecturers are balloting their members on strike action.
'Yo-yo' birth-rate causing headache for schools
Education & Family 2025-03-11 20:00
An academy trust that runs two Bristol schools blames a falling birth rate for having to merge them.
Plans to cut uni jobs and courses lead to 'toxic culture'
Education & Family 2025-03-10 19:00
Professor and former education minister says plan to cut 400 jobs has created a "climate of fear".
Girls in England lag behind boys in maths and science study
Education & Family 2025-03-10 19:00
International research finds the gender gap in Year 9 maths in England is wider than any other participating country.
More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing
Education & Family 2025-03-07 18:00
School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children brush their teeth
Plans to make phone use safer for teenagers watered down
Education & Family 2025-03-07 18:00
The MP behind the bill says proposals have been altered in a bid to gain government support.
'Real buzz' around World Book Day spuds
Education & Family 2025-03-07 00:00
Families are asked to decorate potatoes instead of little people this World Book Day.
Welsh teacher shortage limiting subjects on offer
Education & Family 2025-03-07 00:00
Wales' chief inspector of education says recruitment problems are affecting pupils' choices.
