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Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner

Crowdfund passes £150,000, while Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around academic’s deathA Windrush campaigner who launched a fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family has said the outpouring of support shows “Britain still cares”.Arday, who was found dead on Friday, had resigned th...

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Early Years Aug 17, 2026

New Outdoor Play Research Centre launched as study finds children start playing outdoors ‘later than ever’

A new Outdoor Play Research Centre has been launched at the University of Exeter with a ‘landmark’ study into children’s play.

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Education Aug 17, 2026

Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told

Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

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Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner

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Early Years 1 month ago

New Outdoor Play Research Centre launched as study finds children start playing outdoors ‘later than ever’

A new Outdoor Play Research Centre has been launched at the University of Exeter with a ‘landmark’ study into children’s play.

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Education 1 month ago

Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told

Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

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Social Care Aug 17, 2026

The importance of listening to young people and why it must be central to the government’s plans for children  

“The government should listen to children’s ideas more and children shouldn’t have to pass their idea to an adult to make it happen … Children should be able to change the world too.”– Girl, 11.  As Children’s Commissioner, it’s my job to listen to children and make sure their voice...

Education Aug 16, 2026

Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday

University says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic, who was found dead this weekThe University of Cambridge has defended its mental health support for the academic Jason Arday.The university said it had continued to provide Arday with extensive mental health support and se...

Education Aug 16, 2026

‘Our children are less cognitively capable,’ says neuroscientist who wants to cut screen use in schools

Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn and developJared Cooney Horvath is on a mission. In the wake of global campaigns for smartphone bans in schools and social media restrictions for under-16s, the neuroscientist wants to raise the alarm about educati...

Education Aug 16, 2026

AI cheating, leaked papers and marking errors: how exam protests went global

Student unrest sweeps India, Portugal and Mexico as grievances and pressure for good grades in tough job market collideFamilies with teenagers in education know the private, hidden pain of exam season. But this year, what might have been a summer of quiet family anxiety has erupted in several countr...

Education Aug 15, 2026

Jason Arday death: Cambridge defends handling of plagiarism row

Cambridge University has defended its handling of Jason Arday and said he was provided with range of support before and after his resignation, The Times reports.

Education Aug 15, 2026

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM

Andy Burnham says the former Cambridge professor's death is a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

Education Aug 15, 2026

Analysis: Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia

Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.

Education Aug 15, 2026

Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s death

Andy Burnham calls for reflection after ‘a tragedy on so many levels’ in comments echoed by London mayor Sadiq KhanAndy Burnham has called the death of Jason Arday, who was found dead at his home in south London on Friday, a “tragedy on so many levels”.Arday resigned as a professor at the University...

Education Aug 15, 2026

‘Cheap travel is not a defence’: the parents facing court for school absences in England

In one court in Kent, most cases relate to term-time holidays, but non-attendance is a complex issue and post-pandemic rates remain highAs the long school summer break approached its mid-point recently, Margate beach was crowded with families enjoying the brief reprieve between the year’s fourth and...

Education Aug 15, 2026

From food to tech to travel: the best student deals and discounts

You can save money at university, especially using schemes such as UNiDAYS, Student Beans or TOTUMWith rents on the up and food costing more, maintenance loans are stretched thinner than ever. Knowing how, and where, to get a discount can make a real difference.A golden rule is to register with the...

Education Aug 15, 2026

‘Watch your spending, use free perks’: an insider’s tips on student money

Avoid getting into debt at university with tricks to save cash, earn extra funds and have a good timeOver the past two years university student Erin has been giving Martin Lewis a run for his money when it comes to hunting down the best hacks, tips and tricks to save cash and earn money.The 21-year-...

Education Aug 14, 2026

Jason Arday found dead after resigning from Cambridge over plagiarism claims

Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on FridayJason Arday, the black academic who resigned last week as a professor at the University of Cambridge, has been found dead at his home in south London.The Metropolitan police said officers were...

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