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'I paid a term-time holiday fine as my son can't cope with crowds'

Education & Family 2025-01-30 09:00
The number of fines issued for unauthorised school holidays has tripled in the last 10 years.
'I paid a term-time holiday fine as my son can't cope with crowds'

'We don't just teach - we clothe the kids, feed them and brush their teeth'

Education & Family 2025-01-29 10:00
A survey of teachers in England suggests lots of schools are having to provide extra help for families.
'We don't just teach - we clothe the kids, feed them and brush their teeth'

Cardiff University confirms plans to cut 400 jobs

Education & Family 2025-01-29 00:00
Vice-chancellor Wendy Larner says "it is no longer an option for us to continue as we are".
Cardiff University confirms plans to cut 400 jobs

Britain's oldest teacher looks back on his legacy

Education & Family 2025-01-28 19:00
Dr Neville Brown founded a specialist dyslexia school and has helped hundreds of children.
Britain's oldest teacher looks back on his legacy

Delay buying children smartphones, schools urge

Education & Family 2025-01-28 19:00
A group of 49 schools in Solihull sends letters to parents highlighting the risks of smartphones.
Delay buying children smartphones, schools urge

Fears for hundreds of uni jobs due to funding gap

Education & Family 2025-01-28 19:00
Meetings are being held amid concern that hundreds of jobs are under threat at Cardiff University.
Fears for hundreds of uni jobs due to funding gap

Children joined riots for the 'thrill', report says

Education & Family 2025-01-28 10:00
The children's commissioner says children often made impulsive decisions to become involved in the riots.
Children joined riots for the 'thrill', report says

Videos from school rugby trip investigated by police

Education & Family 2025-01-28 01:00
The PSNI has confirmed it spoke to the school and investigated the matter, but no further action was taken.
Videos from school rugby trip investigated by police

University seeks more job cuts to save £19.5m

Education & Family 2025-01-28 01:00
The university opens a voluntary redundancy scheme and will not fill vacant roles to cut costs.
University seeks more job cuts to save £19.5m

'I recorded our surrogacy journey to help others'

Education & Family 2025-01-27 17:00
A couple speak of their journey to have their child via surrogacy in November 2024.
'I recorded our surrogacy journey to help others'