Education News

'It felt like children were droids at toxic school'

Teachers speak out anonymously about standards enforced by a trust at four of its secondary schools....

University's future was in 'significant doubt'

The University of Aberdeen says it has taken steps to now be on a "firm" future financial footing....

Colleges on strike as pay dispute continues in Scotland

Hundreds of lecturers are taking part in the first of nine national strikes over the next three weeks....

Children evacuated over threat to school

Police and the school say all children are out of the building and safe....

AI patients admitted to training ward

Robotic patients will be used at Darlington College for students to practice a range of treatments....

Late education plans mean kids miss out on support in England

Many councils in England are failing to meet legal deadlines to set out the extra help pupils need to access education....

School asks for prom donations as pupils struggle

A Gwynedd school makes an appeal as it looks to support pupils who cannot afford the celebration....

Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day

Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day....

GCSE grades: The 9-1 boundaries explained

The 9-1 grading system for GCSEs began in 2017 in England....

What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?

T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects....

What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2024?

Exam season has begun for hundreds of thousands of students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales....

How much does uni cost, and will I earn more if I go?

Given higher costs, some students are wondering whether going to university makes financial sense....

What are BTecs and how are they graded?

Hundreds of thousands of students do vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year....

Everything you need to know about student loans

How do they work across the UK, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?...

What are the priorities for Wales's new education minister?

Lynne Neagle admits new role is "quite hard" in reply to a question posed by a primary school pupil....

What do children learn in sex education?

New draft guidance says schools should not discuss gender identity, or teach under-nines about sex....

Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'

A new Channel 4 series shows the impact smartphone culture has had on parents as well as children....

Inside a 'peaceful and proud' Gaza protest camp at a UK university

Students tell the BBC why they're occupying their campus in protest against the war in Gaza....

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds....

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