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Cambridge fined £875k by Ofqual for two-year automated test failures

Cambridge Assessment has received a substantial penalty from Ofqual after system errors spanning two years disrupted automated tests, affecting visa and further education course applications. The regulatory action highlights significant concerns about quality assurance in high-stakes educational assessment systems.

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Safeguarding Jun 11, 2026

Study links parental smacking to poor GCSE results and bullying behaviour

New UCL research reveals that children physically punished at ages three, five and seven are significantly less likely to pass their GCSEs and more likely to exhibit bullying behaviours. The findings add weight to calls for England to follow Scotland and Wales in implementing a complete ban on physical punishment.

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Education Jun 10, 2026

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests

A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

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Policy 1 month ago

Cambridge fined £875k by Ofqual for two-year automated test failures

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Safeguarding 1 month ago

Study links parental smacking to poor GCSE results and bullying behaviour

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Education 1 month ago

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests

A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

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Education Jun 10, 2026

Post-16 students trail schools in mental health teams rollout

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Education Jun 10, 2026

Uptick in children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years

More than one in three now say they like picking up books in their spare time, according to a literacy charity.

Schools Jun 10, 2026

Children's Reading for Pleasure Rises for First Time in Five Years

Research from a leading literacy charity reveals that over one-third of children and teenagers now enjoy reading in their spare time, marking the first increase in reading for pleasure in five years. The findings suggest a significant shift in attitudes towards books among young people.

Education Jun 9, 2026

The Guardian view on the care system: support for teens must go beyond reunions with old friends | Editorial

A new scheme to support care leavers’ relationships is welcome. But loneliness is one problem among manyIt might sound obvious that – as Benjamin Zephaniah wrote – “People will always need people / To make life appealing / And give life some meaning.” But the care system has not always behaved as th...

Education Jun 9, 2026

Grants of up to £50k on offer for new ‘early education partnerships’

Details of three-year initiative to support best practice across early years settings and primary schools announced The post Grants of up to £50k on offer for new ‘early education partnerships’ first appeared on Schools Week.

Education Jun 9, 2026

The solutions to the NEET crisis will not be neat

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Education Jun 9, 2026

GCSE computing entries drop by 10,000 in two years

The once popular subject has seen a sharp decline in entries since 2024 The post GCSE computing entries drop by 10,000 in two years first appeared on Schools Week.

Education Jun 9, 2026

DWP launches hunt for 25 jobs guarantee national delivery partners

Organisations have five weeks to bid for delivery grants ahead of the full November launch The post DWP launches hunt for 25 jobs guarantee national delivery partners first appeared on FE Week.

Education Jun 9, 2026

Unions slam ‘lack of meaningful progress’ on support staff pay

GMB, Unison and Unite concerned School Support Staff Negotiating Body's remit will initially be 'very limited' The post Unions slam ‘lack of meaningful progress’ on support staff pay first appeared on Schools Week.

Education Jun 9, 2026

Beyond CPD: How Practice-Led Consultancy is Transforming Early Years Professional Development

Inspiration Nurseries and Forest School has developed an innovative training model that moves beyond isolated inset days and disconnected online courses. By embedding professional development within lived practice, early years settings are rethinking how education is delivered and sustained.

Policy Jun 9, 2026

DfE Acts on Data Showing 55% Birthday Absence Spike in Schools

New Department for Education analysis reveals pupils are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday, prompting fresh guidance for schools. The recommendations include introducing 'under the weather' absence forms and birthday lunch queue passes to discourage parents from keeping children home for celebrations.

Education Jun 9, 2026

‘Unfair and demoralising’: Thousands of graduates earning less than £12.71 an hour five years after leaving university

Just over half of graduates are in full-time work 15 months after graduation

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