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Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate
Education May 19, 2026

Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate

Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workersThe children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has urged the government to prioritise pleasure over learning in children’s reading.Giving evidence to MPs on the education committee, which i...

Ofsted weighs replacement of faulty evidence system after data losses
Policy May 18, 2026

Ofsted weighs replacement of faulty evidence system after data losses

Ofsted is considering replacing its evidence-gathering system following persistent technical failures that have resulted in inspection evidence being wiped. The move comes as the inspectorate faces scrutiny over the reliability of its digital infrastructure and the impact on schools and colleges.

Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff
Education May 17, 2026

Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff

Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty join opposition to proposals to run courses for defence ministryThe families of two scholars facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia have appealed to the University of Cambridge to drop proposals to run staff training courses for Riyadh’s defence mini...