Students opt for yoga and pets in 'sober Freshers' Week'
What used to be a booze-fuelled week of club nights has become a more gentle introduction to university life.
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Student-nurse recruitment as bad as ever, RCN says
There are 21% fewer nursing students starting courses at universities across the UK than three years ago.
What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025
What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025
Unis call for tuition-fee rise in freshers' week
A group of 141 institutions is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes and more government grants.
London primary school numbers to drop by 52,000
Primary school numbers in London are set to fall at double the national average, putting pressure on budgets.
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One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use
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'I lost two years of income when my son had to miss school'
Kirsti Hadley described her business as "my second baby" - but now relies on benefits to make ends meet.
Second-hand bedding a hit at St Andrews University
The recycled bedding has been distributed to new owners who have signed up to the scheme.
School week change bid faces further questions
Two teaching unions call for Dumfries and Galloway Council to postpone consultation over the move.
'I lost two years' income when my son had to miss school'
A Woman's Hour survey suggests almost three-quarters of mothers think Send support is "broken".
Scottish school uniform guidance says blazers should not be compulsory
Scottish government guidance encourages schools to consider affordability and sustainability in uniform policies.
Scottish government defeated in free school meals vote
Opposition parties say the Scottish government should fulfil its promise to give all primary pupils the benefit.
School closes amid 'urgent concerns' over ceilings
For this week the school will remain closed with remote learning in place from tomorrow.
Hundreds of SEN kids missing from school - report
The children's commissioner says it is a "scandal" that these children "are not on anybody's radars".
