English Not First Language in 1 in 15 UK Councils
Exclusive data reveals English is no longer the first language for most pupils in 11 local authorities. Explore the impact on schools and societal cohesion.
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Sunday Times 2026 School Rankings: Top in Every Region
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet tops the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover the leading state, comprehensive, independent and primary schools ranked across every UK region.
London Schools Lead UK Rankings in 2026 Guide
London and South East schools top The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Queen Elizabeth's School named best state secondary. Discover the full rankings and regional winners.
UK's Best Secondary Schools 2026 Rankings Published
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals the UK's top-performing state and private schools. Find out which schools topped the national and regional rankings for GCSE and A-Level results.
Australia's 2025 NAPLAN Results: Top Schools Revealed
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting Australia's highest-achieving schools. Discover the key trends and what the data reveals about student progress and educational equity.
Glasgow: One in Three Schoolchildren Are EAL Learners
New data reveals nearly 30% of Glasgow pupils speak English as an additional language, the highest rate in the UK. Explore the impact on schools and the city's housing emergency.
School leaders urge Labour to reject total phone ban
Private school leaders call for nuance over a blanket mobile phone ban in schools, arguing for community-specific policies and digital education. Read their full stance.
Gove's Curriculum Revolution: 10 Years Later
A decade after Michael Gove's controversial education reforms, we examine the lasting impact of his knowledge-rich curriculum on England's schools, teachers, and students.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Labour's curriculum decolonisation plans spark backlash
Education campaigners clash with Labour over controversial proposals to overhaul the national curriculum, warning against 'hacking away' at classic English literature and history in favour of decolonisation initiatives.
Schools spend £540m on English language support
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
California School Crisis: Sex, Drugs and Violence Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals California schools in meltdown with rampant drug use, explicit sexual behaviour and daily violence creating 'Lord of the Flies' environment for students and teachers.
Florida schools with Sharia links got taxpayer vouchers
Exclusive investigation reveals Florida schools with alleged ties to Islamic law receiving millions in taxpayer vouchers, sparking political firestorm and raising questions about education funding oversight.
Tory councillor's book ban bid targets Pigeon English
A Conservative councillor's attempt to ban Stephen Kelman's acclaimed novel 'Pigeon English' from schools sparks national debate about censorship, literary value, and cultural representation in education.
Lula deploys military to combat gang violence in Rio schools
Brazil's President launches dramatic military intervention in Rio de Janeiro schools to combat drug gang influence and restore safety for students and teachers.
Mobile phones banned in English schools in education overhaul
Bridget Phillipson announces immediate ban on mobile phones in English schools and ambitious teacher recruitment targets in her first major speech as Education Secretary.
Kamehameha Schools sued over Native Hawaiian admission policy
A federal lawsuit challenges the century-old admission practices at Hawaii's prestigious Kamehameha Schools, alleging discrimination against non-Native Hawaiian students in what could become a landmark education rights case.
Isolation Rooms: 1 in 12 secondary pupils removed weekly
New research exposes widespread use of isolation rooms in UK secondary schools, with vulnerable students disproportionately affected. Discover the alarming findings and expert concerns.
Reeves unveils £2bn school repair fund for crumbling buildings
Labour's Shadow Chancellor announces massive investment plan to fix England's crumbling schools, targeting roofs, heating systems and structural repairs in urgent overhaul.
Government scraps mandatory GCSE resits in education overhaul
Ministers announce radical education overhaul replacing mandatory GCSE resits with practical qualification focusing on real-world skills for 16-19 year olds who didn't pass first time.
Violent Behaviour Crisis in Scottish Primary Schools
Exclusive investigation reveals escalating behavioural crisis in Scottish schools, with primary pupils displaying violence, swearing, and classroom disruptions that are pushing teachers to breaking point.
Top 30 State Secondary Schools Revealed for 2024
New government league tables expose the outstanding state secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE and A-Level results across England - discover if your local school made the cut.
Minister faces criticism over trans guidance delays
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism as long-awaited transgender guidance for schools faces further delays from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, sparking political blame game.
Visa rules block foreign students from English A-Levels
Exclusive investigation reveals how strict visa requirements are preventing foreign students from studying English language at A-Level, creating an unexpected barrier for non-native speakers.
Migrants must reach B1 English level to stay in UK
Home Secretary James Cleverly announces stricter language requirements for migrants, requiring intermediate English proficiency for settlement applications in major UK policy shift.
UK mandates A-Level English for work visas
The UK government announces stricter English language requirements for work visas, raising the bar to A-Level standard in major immigration policy shift affecting thousands of applicants.
Tennessee Churches Host Public Schools in Groundbreaking Move
In an unprecedented move, Tennessee churches are transforming into temporary school campuses, offering sanctuary and space for education amid infrastructure challenges.
English Teacher's Viral Song Becomes TikTok Sensation
An English teacher's original song 'Lesson in Satire' becomes an unexpected TikTok sensation, proving creativity thrives in UK classrooms and sparking conversations about modern education.
Manchester faith schools investigated over admissions practices
Exclusive investigation reveals how Manchester's religious schools are being targeted by government inspectors over admissions practices, raising concerns about religious freedom in education.
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