Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worried (link is external)
The Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England have fallen.
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NI teachers offered 5.5% pay rise again (link is external)
In February, the majority of teachers rejected an offer of 5.5% and started action short of strike in schools.
University staff to strike over job cuts (link is external)
Union says university could have 300 fewer full-time posts than in 2019 after savings made.
Drink-drive teacher who fled crash banned (link is external)
David Zell drove into a ground-floor bedroom, where two people were asleep.
Ex-Ofsted boss says education secretary wants 'to please unions' (link is external)
The former head of Ofsted Amanda Spielman says the government should "think again" on its reform proposals.
AI offers 'generational opportunity' for schools (link is external)
Allison Gardner says schools should be commended for using artificial intelligence in teaching.
Parents tell of school closure 'sleepless nights' (link is external)
Parents and carers say their fight against the closure of Queensway Primary in Yeadon will continue.
Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid (link is external)
Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the age of 16.
Free school meals in Wales 'should be healthier' (link is external)
Free school meals in Wales should be "healthier and more climate friendly", a leading academic says.
What does the future hold for Scottish universities? (link is external)
Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention to problems in the sector.
Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents (link is external)
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.
Mum's school absence fines petition hits milestone (link is external)
The Ripley mother's campaign is eligible for a House of Commons debate.
Act 'now or never' to hit 6,500 teachers target, report warns (link is external)
A new report says teacher vacancy posts are at a record high as schools' recruitment problems persist.
Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children (link is external)
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.
Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says (link is external)
Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.
Uni job cuts could affect reputation - watchdog (link is external)
As universities cut jobs, the regulator is worried about the reputation of higher education in Wales.
Calls to ban mobile phones in schools rejected (link is external)
Report finds evidence smartphones cause harm but also hears they can help pupil welfare and safety.
'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits (link is external)
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.
Dundee University to cut 632 jobs to plug £35m deficit (link is external)
The University and College Union condemned the "devastating" cuts, which will affect about 20% of the workforce.
'Yo-yo' birth-rate causing headache for schools (link is external)
An academy trust that runs two Bristol schools blames a falling birth rate for having to merge them.
