A letter from Rodney Brooke highlights the benefits of political plurality in local government, with representation from Conservative, Green, and Labour officials. Other letters discuss Wuthering Heights sales, bed warmers, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor'
Former Ofsted chief Michael Wilshaw argues that new inclusion judgements in school inspections are crucial for raising standards, but systemic reforms are needed to support all children, especially those with SEND.
Leaked government plans reveal proposals to restrict special educational needs support, potentially sparking a major backbench rebellion. Critics warn of chaos and anxiety for vulnerable children and families.
The government's decision to freeze Plan 2 student loan repayments has ignited fierce debate. Readers argue it unfairly burdens graduates and call for radical reforms like grants, interest write-offs, or a graduate tax to create a fairer system.
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Independent Senator David Pocock warns the Morrison-era Jobs Ready Graduate scheme is fostering a segregated higher education system, with low-SES student enrolments dropping sharply.
The principal of Scots College, a prestigious Sydney boys' school, has issued a stern email to parents condemning secret WhatsApp groups plotting to oust him over a controversial $60 million castle project and leadership concerns.
The BBC's new adaptation of Lord of the Flies features a diverse cast, but critics argue this colour-blind approach may obscure the novel's themes of colonialism and racism.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson plans to restrict EHCPs to severe cases, reassessing at age 11, potentially excluding many autistic or ADHD pupils from legal rights to extra support.
University College London agrees to a £21 million settlement with 6,000 students over disrupted education during the pandemic, potentially paving the way for wider legal action across UK universities.
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Norman C. Francis, a civil rights leader and former Xavier University president who helped rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, has passed away at 94.
King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Barking and Dagenham College, where Sir Idris Elba, a former student, showed them a film studio named in his honour. The King praised the actor as 'a real inspiration' and expressed pride in his achievements.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan announce joint commitment to deliver up to £14 billion in rail improvements across Wales, emphasising collaborative governance.
Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Chicago Teachers Union, has been ranked as the fifth-most-powerful person in Chicago, surpassing Mayor Brandon Johnson. Her influence stems from union funding and political action, despite recent setbacks and criticism
The Scottish government has stated there are 'no guarantees' that a teenager who killed a bus driver in a violent attack will be denied a free bus pass upon his release from prison, sparking political outrage.
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Lecturers at the University of Stirling have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action, joining Heriot-Watt and Aberdeen universities in disputes over financial cuts and compulsory redundancies.
A head of sixth form at a £25,000-a-year private school has been banned from teaching indefinitely after fabricating a Cambridge University degree, his age, and a magistrate position.
Special needs teacher Ian Westmoreland, paralysed in a cycling accident, has made a remarkable recovery and returned to teaching while completing extreme challenges.
A disabled University of Michigan student is suing the institution, alleging professors mistook symptoms of her OCD and anxiety for signs of AI-generated work, blocking her graduation.
The Australian Education Union has recommended a 30.4-hour job-share model and remote work options for public school teachers in Victoria to address chronic staffing shortages and make the profession more attractive.
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Alvaston Moor Academy in Derbyshire is replacing traditional blazers and ties with jackets and T-shirts from September, following a consultation with students, staff, and parents.
More than 170,000 current and former students are pursuing legal claims against 36 universities, alleging they did not receive the full education paid for during Covid-19 disruptions, following a confidential settlement with University College London.
Health authorities warn unvaccinated pupils could be excluded from school for three weeks if exposed to measles, as the UK battles a major outbreak and lost its WHO elimination status.
Alan Knox, whose son died in a crash, calls for Scotland to be granted the same authority as Northern Ireland to pilot graduated licences, citing international evidence of reduced fatalities.
Shocking statistics show at least five Scottish teachers require medical treatment daily following violent pupil assaults, with critics blaming SNP's 'soft-touch' discipline approach.
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Jo Johnson warns that failing to fix the student loan system risks alienating graduates, a key voting bloc, and undermining the UK's knowledge economy.
Nick Hillman, a key architect of the student loan system, reveals the policy was hastily created and advocates switching interest rates from RPI to CPI to ease graduate burden.
Baroness Hilary Cass urges caution as Labour guidance allows social transition for children as young as four in rare cases, warning it may lock them onto an incorrect trajectory.
Baroness Hilary Cass warns children have been 'weaponised' in the gender debate and misled by social media about transition realities, while welcoming new schools guidance.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's new draft guidance allows teachers to affirm children's gender choices without mandatory parental notification, raising concerns about safeguarding and ideological influence in classrooms.
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Queen Camilla endorses a new song by DJ AG and MC Grammar aimed at re-engaging children with reading, as statistics show a sharp decline in reading enjoyment among youth.
