Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England
Education & Family 2025-03-07 00:00
Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales.
University staff begin 14 days of strike action
Education & Family 2025-03-06 00:00
Industrial action begins at Newcastle University, in the face of 300 potential job losses.
Loss of Latin a 'tragedy' for state sector pupils
Education & Family 2025-03-06 00:00
Teachers and academics in the shadow of Hadrian's Wall hit back against the axing of Latin funding.
Is the UK becoming less attractive for students?
Education & Family 2025-03-04 17:00
The UK has been one of the most popular destinations for international students in recent years - but is the appeal still there?
Thousands more university jobs at risk, union warns
Education & Family 2025-03-04 17:00
The University and College Union says 5,000 jobs are already being cut and the sector is "on its knees".
Council to pay £6,500 after failing autistic child
Education & Family 2025-03-04 04:00
The ombudsman said Slough Borough Council was at fault and should apologise.
Voyeur toilet teacher struck off indefinitely
Education & Family 2025-03-04 04:00
John Hardie, who was employed as a tutor at schools in Hull, has been banned indefinitely.
Schools to trial social media blackout scheme
Education & Family 2025-03-04 04:00
Three secondary schools in Surrey want pupils to reduce phone use in a bid to improve their health.
Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals, say MPs
Education & Family 2025-02-28 19:00
Education select committee calls for change "without delay", warning that pupils who should be fed free are missing out.
Son loses case against parents over move to Africa
Education & Family 2025-02-27 20:00
The 14-year-old from London brought a case against his parents after being sent to school in Ghana.
