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Starmer rejects calls for pupils to miss school after 1am England World Cup match
Schools Jul 2, 2026

Starmer rejects calls for pupils to miss school after 1am England World Cup match

The Prime Minister has overruled suggestions from England manager Thomas Tuchel that children should be allowed to 'bunk off' school to watch the national team's quarter-final against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am UK time. Education minister Jacqui Smith has instead proposed a 'disco nap' on Sunday to ensure pupils remain fresh for Monday morning lessons.

Ministers Demand Action as 32,000 NEET Teenagers Go Unaccounted For
Policy Jul 2, 2026

Ministers Demand Action as 32,000 NEET Teenagers Go Unaccounted For

Official figures reveal that councils have no information on the whereabouts of 32,100 young people aged 16 to 17 who are not in education, employment or training. Ministers are urging local authorities and schools to drastically improve their tracking and identification of at-risk teenagers to prevent them from falling through the cracks.

US National Parks accused of erasing Black history under Trump administration
Policy Jul 2, 2026

US National Parks accused of erasing Black history under Trump administration

Critics allege the Trump administration is systematically removing and altering signs at US National Parks to whitewash historical accounts of slavery and suppress uncomfortable truths about the nation's past. The article shares the story of Jerry Bransford, descendant of Materson Bransford, an enslaved explorer of Mammoth Cave whose legacy risks being erased from public memory.

Exam board apologises for delay to primary school Sats results
Schools Jul 2, 2026

Exam board apologises for delay to primary school Sats results

The exam board responsible for delivering Sats results to primary schools in England has issued an apology for delays in issuing scores. School leaders are now demanding "cast-iron assurances" that the final results will be accurate when they arrive.

Ministers Consider Cancelling Pearson Contract as SATs Results Delayed
Schools Jul 2, 2026

Ministers Consider Cancelling Pearson Contract as SATs Results Delayed

Key Stage 2 SATs results will now arrive nine days late on 16 July following marking failures by examination giant Pearson. The delay has prompted ministers to consider contract cancellation, leaving primary schools and local authorities with limited time to analyse crucial attainment data before the summer term ends.

Government reviews DBS system after nursery worker employed whilst on bail for indecent images
Safeguarding Jul 2, 2026

Government reviews DBS system after nursery worker employed whilst on bail for indecent images

The Government is urgently reviewing the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) system after it emerged a nursery worker was able to secure employment at an early years setting whilst on bail for possessing indecent images of children. The case has exposed significant safeguarding gaps in how criminal allegations are flagged to employers in the childcare sector before conviction.

Almost one in five baby and toddler groups face closure as costs surge
Early Years Jul 2, 2026

Almost one in five baby and toddler groups face closure as costs surge

New research from the Early Years Alliance reveals that nearly 20% of baby and toddler groups across England are at risk of shutting down due to soaring running costs. These vital community services, which support families from birth to age five, are struggling to survive amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis.