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.
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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".
Quarter of Westminster primary school places empty
Declining pupil numbers were raised as a risk to school budgets, according to a new report.
Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost
Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags
No quick fix to special-needs pupil failures, parents told
The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action.
'I worked two jobs at university to survive'
BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.
'I worked two jobs at university to survive'
BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.
Pupils to be shown assembly on respect after riots
Schools are bracing for tough conversations after the summer holidays were blighted by riots.
Region's high exclusion rate linked to deprivation
A study predicts the North East will continue to have the highest level of exclusion in England.
Rise in fines for term-time holidays won't stop us, say parents
Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.
Private school calls VAT increase the final straw
The head teacher at the closing school says he is "absolutely heartbroken" over the outcome.
Unis seek funding help as freshers pack for term
Vice-chancellors say they are at "a fork in the road" and will "slide into decline" without action.
New guidance to limit phone use in NI schools
Paul Givan is expected to issue new guidance to schools to crack down on mobile phone use by pupils.
Private school to close ahead of VAT change
St Joseph's Preparatory School in Stoke-on-Trent blames factors including
funding changes.
How will new Ofsted school ratings work?
The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.
Ofsted complacent after head's death, says review
One of many criticisms is that the regulator did not tell all its staff what had happened to Ruth Perry.
Distress over school bus no-show on first day back
Finn was due to start back on Monday, but a bus organised by the Education Authority did not arrive.
One-word Ofsted grades scrapped in England's schools
The immediate changes mean schools in England will no longer be rated "Outstanding" or "Inadequate", following the death of Ruth Perry.
Illegal visa network making millions fleecing students
A BBC investigation finds one man charged £1.2m for visa documents that were largely worthless.
