Girls in England lag behind boys in maths and science study
International research finds the gender gap in Year 9 maths in England is wider than any other participating country.
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Plans to cut uni jobs and courses lead to 'toxic culture'
Professor and former education minister says plan to cut 400 jobs has created a "climate of fear".
Plan to ban smart phones in schools scrapped by MP
The MP behind the bill says he has altered proposals in a bid to gain government support.
More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing
School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children brush their teeth
'Real buzz' around World Book Day spuds
Families are asked to decorate potatoes instead of little people this World Book Day.
Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England
Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales.
Welsh teacher shortage limiting subjects on offer
Wales' chief inspector of education says recruitment problems are affecting pupils' choices.
Loss of Latin a 'tragedy' for state sector pupils
Teachers and academics in the shadow of Hadrian's Wall hit back against the axing of Latin funding.
University staff begin 14 days of strike action
Industrial action begins at Newcastle University, in the face of 300 potential job losses.
Is the UK becoming less attractive for students?
The UK has been one of the most popular destinations for international students in recent years - but is the appeal still there?
Thousands more university jobs at risk, union warns
The University and College Union says 5,000 jobs are already being cut and the sector is "on its knees".
Voyeur toilet teacher struck off indefinitely
John Hardie, who was employed as a tutor at schools in Hull, has been banned indefinitely.
Schools to trial social media blackout scheme
Three secondary schools in Surrey want pupils to reduce phone use in a bid to improve their health.
Council to pay £6,500 after failing autistic child
The ombudsman said Slough Borough Council was at fault and should apologise.
Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals, say MPs
Education select committee calls for change "without delay", warning that pupils who should be fed free are missing out.
Son loses case against parents over move to Africa
The 14-year-old from London brought a case against his parents after being sent to school in Ghana.
Number of young people not in work or education hits 11-year high
The latest figure of 987,000 16-24-year-olds not in work, education or training has risen by 110,000 in a year.
Three family homes left on 'student' street
One of the last family properties on Jesmond's Sunbury Street is being converted into an HMO.
Investigation into allegations of teacher bullying
Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.
School pulls out of 'unviable' free breakfast club
Funding for the government's free breakfast scheme "is not enough", a Bacup head teacher says.
