Education News
Check out the latest education news from around the UK with our news feed, featuring all of the major news sites and blogs.
BBC News
Covid: Protect schools from anti-vax protests – Starmer
Councils should be able to use exclusion zones to stop the protests outside schools, Labour says.
25 October, 2021Wales curriculum: New science GCSE prompts dumbing down fears
From 2025, physics, chemistry and biology will no longer be offered as separate GCSE subjects.
24 October, 2021Chancellor to announce ‘skills revolution’ funding
The government sets out its package for boosting skills and further education in England.
23 October, 2021A-level textbook withdrawn over ‘shocking’ Native American question
The exam board AQA apologises and says the textbook should never have been approved.
23 October, 2021Budget 2021: Ministers pledge £500m to support young families
A network of "family hubs" is to be funded in England to provide support services in one place.
23 October, 2021‘Years to get children back on track after Covid’
How the pandemic has affected child development in one primary school in north-east England.
22 October, 2021
Schools Week News
Government vetoes more academy deals with linked firms
108 academy trust 'related party transactions' were blocked in 2020-21, more than twice the previous year's figures The post Government vetoes more academy deals with linke
25 October, 2021Government has ‘maxxed out’ on school catch-up cash, says Sunak
Chancellor also questioned the effectiveness of extending school days The post Government has ‘maxxed out’ on school catch-up cash, says Sunak first appeared on Schools Wee
24 October, 2021Virtual heads powerless as schools ‘pushback’ on looked-after children duty
Councils are 'failing as a corporate parent', experts warn The post Virtual heads powerless as schools ‘pushback’ on looked-after children duty first appeared on Schools We
23 October, 2021ESFA probes trust forced to up top-slice after overspend
Documents suggest the Oval trust 'set a deficit budget, miscalculated income...and overspent', while a new board came in after a row with the diocese The post ESFA probes t
23 October, 2021New alliance to stop schools being swept under MAT
Experts said the new West Kent Single Academy Trust Alliance showed there were 'other models' to the government's preferred MATs The post New alliance to stop schools being
22 October, 2021Education staff now ‘more likely’ than other workers to have Covid
The increased likelihood is tied to 'high infection rates among school aged children' The post Education staff now ‘more likely’ than other workers to have Covid first appe
22 October, 2021
The Independent News
Exclusion zones outside schools an ‘option’ to tackle ‘vicious lies’ spread by anti-vaxxers, Sajid Javid says
‘These people are doing so much damage,’ health secretary says
25 October, 2021Boris Johnson news – live: Rishi Sunak rejects Marcus Rashford school meal plea, as £20bn Budget plan revealed
Health research and ‘levelling-up’ of transport outside London are among big-ticket items
24 October, 2021Rishi Sunak rejects Marcus Rashford’s call for free school meals extension
Chancellor says government has done enough with existing holiday activities scheme
24 October, 2021Extra £1.5bn for train and tram upgrades but Sunak under fire for broken transport promises
Transport boost in big cities — but long-promised Northern Powerhouse Rail plan delayed in cost-cutting row
23 October, 2021Food banks see demand soar in wake of ‘nightmare’ Universal Credit cut
Exclusive: 45% of food banks preparing to cut food parcels or turn people away because of supply problems and rising demand as charity warns: ‘It’s dire out there’
22 October, 2021Schoolgirl, 11, ‘seriously injured’ after being hit in suspected drink driving incident
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving
22 October, 2021
The Guardian News
False Covid test results not cause of surge in south-west England, says No 10
Government suggests current sharp rise is linked to previous lower rates in region rather than Wolverhampton lab errorsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus c
25 October, 2021William Hill accused of ‘cynical’ tactics over cafes serving hot food in its shops
Bookmaker trials in-shop outlets serving meal deals, burgers and breakfast to gamblers at low pricesWilliam Hill has been accused of deploying “cynical” tactics to keep peo
25 October, 2021Shoppers fill freezers with Christmas food over disruption fears
Sales of frozen turkey, stuffing and savoury bakery items rise in Great Britain as stocking up starts earlyIt may not be a white Christmas but it is already on ice as more
25 October, 2021Readers reply: is a ‘negative microwave’ – a device that quickly cools food and drink – possible?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
24 October, 2021Lethal ‘forever chemicals’ taint our food, water and even blood. The EPA is stalling | David Bond
There is no longer any population or place on earth untouched by PFAS contamination. We are living through a toxic experiment with no control groupThis week the EPA announc
24 October, 2021English schools struggle to cope as Covid wreaks havoc
Despite government narrative of a return to normality, schools in areas with high Covid rates lack supportCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSchool
22 October, 2021
Ofsted News
News story: Nine Armed Forces settings rated good or outstanding under Ofsted new inspection regime
Today, Ofsted has published its 13th annual report on the effectiveness of care and welfare arrangements for recruits, trainees and officer cadets in Armed Forces initial t
20 October, 2021Research: Welfare and duty of care in Armed Forces initial training
Ofsted’s annual reports on the effectiveness of welfare and duty of care for recruits and trainees in Armed Forces initial training.
20 October, 2021Press release: Inspectorates: Urgent action needed at Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Vulnerable children face frequent violence and excessive use of force at Oakhill Secure Training Centre, while living conditions are ‘dilapidated’, Ofsted, HMI Prisons and
14 October, 2021Correspondence: Amanda Spielman letter to the Secretary of State for Justice about Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Ofsted's Chief Inspector writes about the findings from the latest inspection of Oakhill Secure Training Centre, along with findings from recent visits.
14 October, 2021Press release: Father and daughter sentenced for running illegal school
A headteacher and her father were today (11 October) sentenced for running an unregistered school in south London.
11 October, 2021Guidance: Positive environments where children can flourish
A guide for inspectors about physical intervention and restrictions of liberty.
06 October, 2021
