From two letters a year to face-to-face meetings: 'Seismic' changes to adoption contact
Education & Family 2024-11-07 17:00
"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Education & Family 2024-11-07 17:00
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
Will Wales hike university tuition fees?
Education & Family 2024-11-06 19:00
The body representing universities in Wales says "pressing, urgent challenges" are being faced.
Tuition fee rise won't cover NI hike - university
Education & Family 2024-11-06 19:00
Prof Ian Dunn says increased fees could also deter some students from enrolling.
Teacher banned after stamping on boy's head and attacking pupil
Education & Family 2024-11-06 19:00
Thomas Taylor was convicted of assaulting a pupil and stamping on another boy's head six months later in South Ayrshire.
University tuition fees set to rise in England
Education & Family 2024-11-04 23:00
The education secretary is expected to announce details to MPs in Parliament on Monday afternoon.
Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC
Education & Family 2024-11-01 10:00
The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,
Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans
Education & Family 2024-11-01 01:00
The Independent Schools Council, which represents 1,400 schools, votes to proceed with legal action.
School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint
Education & Family 2024-11-01 00:00
But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.
Deaf pupil, 9, angry at lack of school interpreter
Education & Family 2024-10-31 17:00
Maisie has missed several weeks of school as Shropshire Council has not found her a new interpreter.
