Unpaid internship access 'unfair' to working class, students say
New research says internship opportunities increasingly favour those from a middle class background.
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Could you pass an English exam from 1913?
Three teachers sat - and failed - the first Cambridge English exam 112 years ago. How would you do?
Could you pass an English exam from 1913?
Three teachers sat - and failed - the first Cambridge English exam 112 years ago. How would you do?
Head teacher raising £100k for 'urgent repairs'
School bosses say pupils are paying the price because of a lack of decent government investment.
Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader accuses PM of "vandalism" but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children.
Conference to discuss smartphone impact on children
A conference arranged by the campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood, takes place on Thursday.
Staff stage new strike over sixth form closure plan
The union and school bosses are to meet on Friday for talks aimed at resolving the dispute.
Author Cottrell-Boyce holds summit to warn about children's happiness
The children's laureate says a "recession in children's happiness" is caused by a decline in reading.
'Council left autistic son with no school place'
Kray says Birmingham City Council failed to provide an education plan within the legal timeframe.
Academy trust to hand over schools after money row
University of Brighton Academies Trust runs 11 primary schools and three secondary schools.
'Families should move to avoid school run issues'
Parents need to use "common sense" when picking where to live, claims one councillor.
Free school meals 'would tackle child poverty'
Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth wants to eventually see free meals for all pupils.
School forced to close after 'ransomware attack'
The school will be closed on 20 and 21 January while the data breach is investigated.
Decision to cut road safety GCSE reversed
Grants to schools to teach a GCSE in Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies were axed in 2023.
Headteacher who went to spa during work avoids ban
Joanna Clark resigned from Blackhall Primary School in 2021, a report shows.
Ofsted inspection reforms 'do not go far enough'
Criticisms of the inspection system follow the death of Reading headteacher Ruth Perry.
Temporary classrooms open at Raac-ravaged school
Pupils celebrate being reunited at school as a building opens with nine new classrooms.
Safety tips issued as number of school dogs rises
Pupils give their school dog - Poppy the cockapoo - a glowing report, saying "she keeps everyone happy".
Government to implement university free speech law
Labour paused implementation of the act after taking power, due to concerns over student welfare.
MPs say fix Send system or face 'lost generation'
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.
