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VAT on private education arriving sooner than expected
With the new Government’s VAT on private educational fees being implemented earlier than anticipated, schools and parents must prepare now for fee changes, say leading audit,...
Why school suspensions and exclusions have risen dramatically in England – and what could be done
The government looks set to implement a shift in how behaviour is managed in English schools. This would focus on keeping pupils in attendance.
Curriculum review launched: What schools need to know
Call for evidence to launch in September, with national roadshows and findings published in 2025
Children reading fewer, less challenging books, UK and Ireland study finds
Survey of more than 1.2 million pupils finds a decrease in volume of books read, with a ‘sharp drop’ in difficulty for older secondary students
Government to have final say over Co-ed decision for Chatham Grammar, Holcombe Grammar, and Fort Pitt Grammar School
The government will have the final say over whether several single-sex grammar schools can start admitting both boys and girls.
Teachers in England stretched by pupils’ mental and family problems, MPs say
Education select committee concerned that excessive workload is driving teachers out of profession
6 Tips To Help Your Children Manage Exam Stress
6 Tips To Help Your Child Beat Exam Stress
Now Teach: DfE axes funding for recruitment programme
Ex-DfE advisor and former education secretary criticise funding cut amid recruitment and retention crisis
Primary schools in Britain are beginning to close
A baby bust is starting to work its way through the system
Brighton College ranked as one of the top UK private schools
Brighton College is ranked as one of the top UK private schools for senior students.
Almost 9 in 10 teachers see increase in pupils’ mental health issues in last year, poll finds
When members of the National Education Union were asked about the prevalence of mental health issues among students in the last year, 88% suggested that it...
Teachers speak out as damning survey reveals 90 per cent don’t back Ofsted
The damning poll comes as the inspection system comes under continuous scrutiny