Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer.
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Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.
UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s
The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.
Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.
Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide
Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.
What is Ofsted and how does the new school ratings system work?
The rating system changed after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.
Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban
Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.
Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
