Despite mathematics being the most popular A-level subject, concerns grow over young people's skills as many stop studying maths after 16, with core maths uptake remaining critically low despite government incentives.
With over 8,200 patients on the NHS transplant waiting list and consent rates falling, campaigners call for organ donation education to be added to the national curriculum to save lives.
Dame Emma Thompson sparks controversy with campaign against ultra-processed school meals, facing criticism from parents and educators over practicality.
The government launches the National Year of Reading 2026 with £27.5m for libraries, aiming to reverse falling reading enjoyment among children and young people.
A new survey reveals one in four children in England start reception without basic toilet training, with teachers warning of a systemic crisis in early years development.
A popular CBeebies animated series faces criticism from parents who claim it encourages poor behaviour and lacks appropriate discipline for young viewers.
A new study reveals 26% of children starting reception lack toilet training, with teachers losing 2.4 hours daily to basic care instead of teaching.
A new survey reveals 37% of children starting reception in 2025 are not school-ready, with 26% not toilet trained, leading to significant teaching time losses.
A shocking study reveals 26% of children starting reception lack basic toilet training, with teachers losing hours daily to care tasks instead of education.
A new survey reveals one in four children starting reception lack basic toilet training and independent eating skills, with teachers spending 1.5 hours daily on care tasks instead of education.
New research reveals 37% of children start reception without basic skills, with teachers spending 2.4 hours daily on tasks like toilet training instead of teaching.
Merseyside Police and Liverpool Council provide a joint statement after hoax threats forced lockdowns and closures at two Liverpool schools this week, reassuring parents about safety procedures.
The Trump administration has withdrawn its legal appeal against a federal court decision that blocked its controversial campaign targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in US schools and universities.
Sir Martyn Oliver says he would have consulted on banning under-16s from social media earlier, as Ofsted prepares to check school phone ban enforcement from April.
We Need Diverse Books launches the Unbanned Book Network to combat rising book bans in schools, donating banned books and appointing author ambassadors in under-resourced districts.
Edinburgh Council launches consultation to expand mobile phone restrictions to all city schools, following successful pilot using lockable pouches at two high schools.
Two schools in Wolverhampton have been forced to close after a mysterious odour made children feel unwell, prompting emergency services to respond with fire engines and ambulances.
West Derby School in Liverpool has been forced to close after parents were warned of a 'serious emergency situation' via urgent emails and text messages.
A new undergraduate degree in drone technology, funded by the Ministry of Defence, will launch at a Hereford university in 2026, training specialists based on battlefield lessons from Ukraine.
A conservative foundation has launched federal legal action against Los Angeles Unified School District, claiming its decades-old desegregation policy discriminates against white pupils by providing benefits to non-white majority schools.
Oxford University Press reveals peace as the children's word of the year for 2025, with AI and resilience also popular. A new slang term 'six-seven' wins top spot.
Oxford University Press announces 'peace' as Children's Word of the Year 2025, with AI as runner-up. Survey of 5,000 children reveals current affairs awareness.
St Edmund's College in Ipswich has sparked controversy by publishing a list of prohibited haircuts including mullets and burst fades, prompting parental criticism about personal expression versus school standards.
Bipartisan lawmakers are advocating for stricter controls on college athletics, citing concerns over the commercialisation of student athletes and multi-million dollar NIL deals following the championship game.
Laurelhill Community College principal Nicola Stevenson has defended suspending 19 boys following a school assembly incident, calling it a necessary response to prevent toxic masculinity from developing.
Christian private schools have launched a Court of Appeal challenge against Labour's VAT on fees, claiming it constitutes religious discrimination and violates human rights.
New research reveals education is the strongest indicator of political attitudes in Britain, with graduates far more supportive of diversity than those with fewer qualifications.
Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teen Brianna, urges a social media ban for under-16s, citing online harms. A key parliamentary amendment sparks debate.
Holly Lodge Girl's College in Liverpool was placed in lockdown after a threatening email. Police investigated as students were kept safe inside. Read the full story.
Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teenager Brianna, urges Keir Starmer to back a social media ban for under-16s to protect children from online harm. Read the full story.