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Britain’s ‘strictest teacher’ says middle class parents shun her school

‘People imagine I am walking along the corridor with whips and chains, but I can be quite funny,’ the strictest headmistress in Britain insists

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SEND Jun 17, 2026

Education Secretary Questioned by MPs on SEND Reforms and Teacher Recruitment

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is appearing before the House of Commons Education Select Committee to answer questions on the SEND system, teacher recruitment challenges, and proposed curriculum reforms. The session provides crucial insights for local government cabinet members on upcoming national policy direction and priorities.

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Education Jun 17, 2026

Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans

Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studyingUniversity students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in effect bar thousands of young people from higher education.Under...

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Education 3 months ago

Britain’s ‘strictest teacher’ says middle class parents shun her school

‘People imagine I am walking along the corridor with whips and chains, but I can be quite funny,’ the strictest headmistress in Britain insists

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SEND 3 months ago

Education Secretary Questioned by MPs on SEND Reforms and Teacher Recruitment

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Education 3 months ago

Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans

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Policy Jun 17, 2026

Proposed GCSE requirement for student loans threatens university access and finances

Proposals to require GCSE passes for student loan eligibility could exclude approximately 30,000 prospective students annually whilst costing English universities at least £200 million per year. The policy threatens to undermine access to higher education for disadvantaged learners whilst exacerbating the financial instability already facing institutions.

Education Jun 17, 2026

Literacy charity expands inclusive book gifting to 100 under-resourced primary schools

One hundred under-resourced primary schools will receive curated collections of inclusive children's books through an expansion of the Inclusive Books for Children gifting programme, supporting diverse representation in school libraries.

Education Jun 17, 2026

Italia Conti: How stage school culture is evolving for modern students

As Italia Conti celebrates 115 years, the renowned performing arts school has moved away from its harsh historical reputation towards a more supportive, holistic environment. The presence of a food bank on site highlights the financial pressures facing post-16 students, even at prestigious vocational institutions.

Education Jun 17, 2026

The Invisible Pupils: How Poverty Shapes Educational Outcomes

Sustained poverty leaves a cumulative mark on children's educational attainment, effectively rendering England's most disadvantaged pupils invisible within the system. This analysis explores how economic disadvantage creates persistent barriers to learning and examines what local authorities can do to ensure every child is seen, supported and able to thrive.

Schools Jun 16, 2026

Mental health teams face 'moral dilemma' as schools struggle with 'missing middle'

Mental health professionals are being forced into "moral dilemmas" when deciding which children receive support amid growing demand and constrained resources. Schools are increasingly placed in an "insidious" position, struggling to help the "missing middle" of pupils whose needs are too complex for universal provision but do not meet thresholds for specialist services.

Education Jun 16, 2026

Some college, no degree: the Americans who find it impossible to graduate

They all begin college with hope, and leave without the credential they believed would shape the rest of their lives due to financial instability, family, illnessStory and photographs by Rachel BujalskiEveryone knows the feeling of leaving something unfinished.A half-written novel. A business idea s...

Education Jun 16, 2026

‘Exceptional’ standards should be an achievable goal for providers

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Education Jun 16, 2026

Employers’ contributions to teachers’ pensions ‘very likely’ to reduce – minister

Jacqui Smith says 'considerable reduction' to employer payments could follow a revaluation of the scheme The post Employers’ contributions to teachers’ pensions ‘very likely’ to reduce – minister first appeared on FE Week.

Early Years Jun 16, 2026

Concerns mount over South Tyneside early years provision review

Trade unions, MPs and opposition councillors have raised concerns over South Tyneside Council’s plans to review its early years provision, amid fears the move could lead to nursery closures in the northeast.

Early Years Jun 16, 2026

Kido buys 269-place London nursery

Kido Schools has acquired a 269-place nursery in South West London.

Education Jun 16, 2026

Inclusion is not the alternative to excellence. It is its foundation

What we’ve learned from listening to young people, educators and communities across England The post Inclusion is not the alternative to excellence. It is its foundation first appeared on Schools Week.

Schools Jun 16, 2026

Schools' pension contributions 'very likely' to reduce following scheme revaluation

Jacqui Smith has indicated that employer contributions to the Teachers' Pension Scheme are likely to see a "considerable reduction" following a revaluation. The move could provide significant relief to school budgets currently facing severe financial pressures.

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