'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had my baby'
New data shows teacher recruitment and retention remains a challenge - particularly in disadvantaged areas.
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'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had my baby'
New data shows teacher recruitment and retention remains a challenge - particularly in disadvantaged areas.
Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000
Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year.
Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children
Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.
Controlled explosion after chemicals found at school
Learners at Denbigh High School were sent home after "historical chemicals" were found in a cupboard.
'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone held accountable'
Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act violently.
'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone held accountable'
Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act violently.
Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban
The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk from the bird.
'Girls shouldn't have to wear skirts to school'
Two school girls are campaigning for legislation to force schools to offer girls a choice.
Parents fight to save school lollipop patrols
A council says stopping the patrols was a difficult decision it had to make for a balanced budget.
How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?
Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.
Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban
The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk from the bird.
Compulsory education 'costing islanders thousands'
Isles of Scilly teenagers have to leave home at 16 to study on the mainland.
'Girls shouldn't have to wear skirts to school'
Two school girls are campaigning for legislation to force schools to offer girls a choice.
Teacher workload 'unfair and unhealthy', Scottish union says
EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley has called for action to reduce teachers' class contact time.
Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses
A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to deliver merged courses.
Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses
A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to deliver merged courses.
'Every child will have contact with a stranger online'
An anti-exploitation charity says its referral rates have risen by 233% in four years.
Repairs and upgrades for schools across the county
Schools in Lincolnshire are due to benefit from the work which is expected to last into next year.
Sizewell C announces plan to build post-16 college
Sizewell C says it will open the new college in September 2027.
