Natural History GCSE Approved to Teach Biodiversity and Conservation Skills
Experts warn that Reform UK's proposed 'migrant worker surcharge' would exacerbate staff shortages in schools and children's social care, whilst pushing universities into financial difficulty. The policy would require employers to pay higher national insurance contributions for all non-UK passport holders except those with Irish passports.
Analysis of the Prime Minister's team reveals a concentration of Eton and Oxbridge alumni, prompting debate over whether this represents widening access to elite education or entrenched class barriers. The journey of Kanishka Narayan, who rose from a Cardiff council flat to Balliol College via scholarship, illustrates the complex pathways through Britain's stratified education system.
Three 15-year-old students have shared how a week-long work placement transformed their perspectives on future careers. The BBC spoke to the Year 10 pupils about the invaluable insights gained from stepping into the world of work.