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Bedroom gunpowder teen admits threats to bomb college

Police discovered chemicals including thermite after students raised the alarm The post Bedroom gunpowder teen admits threats to bomb college first appeared on FE Week.

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Education May 7, 2026

Attendance and behaviour will remain linked, says Ofsted

Union boss warns schools will continue to be punished and parents confused – with promised tweaks little more than 'cosmetic changes' The post Attendance and behaviour will remain linked, says Ofsted first appeared on Schools Week.

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Education May 7, 2026

Royal Early Childhood Centre Launches Social-Emotional Development Guidance

The Princess of Wales’ Centre for Early Childhood has unveiled new guidance on social and emotional development aimed at supporting early years practitioners. The resource will be embedded into training courses to strengthen workforce understanding of young children’s wellbeing and developmental needs.

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Bedroom gunpowder teen admits threats to bomb college

Police discovered chemicals including thermite after students raised the alarm The post Bedroom gunpowder teen admits threats to bomb college first appeared on FE Week.

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Attendance and behaviour will remain linked, says Ofsted

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Royal Early Childhood Centre Launches Social-Emotional Development Guidance

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Education May 7, 2026

Fixing the teacher pipeline means looking at the joints, not just the flow

The metaphor is useful, but our research found leaks at different stages of the pipeline appear to need different fixes The post Fixing the teacher pipeline means looking at the joints, not just the flow first appeared on Schools Week.

Schools May 7, 2026

Operational excellence: The new imperative for school improvement

The education sector is entering a new phase where operational excellence is as vital as educational outcomes. School leaders must now prioritise efficient systems, strategic resource management, and sustainable governance to secure long-term improvement across the sector.

Education May 7, 2026

My kids are taking their first big exams – and revealing my own anxieties about AI and long division | Emma Brockes

As the traditional route of school, university and entry-level job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strainCalled on to do long division, how would you fare? I had no illusions going in. I couldn’t do it the first time round and, four decades later, it seemed unlikely t...

Education May 6, 2026

Date set for expanding free teacher vacancy site to FE

DfE ‘expects’ to complete white paper promise before the new year The post Date set for expanding free teacher vacancy site to FE first appeared on FE Week.

Education May 6, 2026

Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum

Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panelsThe Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum removed references to Palestine from its exhibits.The UK recogni...

Education May 5, 2026

‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools

Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schoolsStrict bans on mobile phones in schools have “close to zero” impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in attendance or online bullying, a study has found.Researchers a...

Education May 5, 2026

Windsor college staff storm out over pay – again

Teachers will strike tomorrow across the Windsor Forest Colleges Group The post Windsor college staff storm out over pay – again first appeared on FE Week.

Policy May 5, 2026

GCSE maths and science exam aids to continue indefinitely

More than 90 per cent of consultation respondents backed plans to retain formulae and equations sheets for GCSE mathematics and science examinations, ensuring pupils continue receiving this support during assessments.

Schools May 5, 2026

Ark academy trust chief Lucy Heller to step down after 22 years

Lucy Heller is to step down as chief executive of the Ark academy trust after 22 years at the helm. The influential multi-academy trust will appoint two CEOs to replace her, marking a significant leadership transition in England's school system.

Education May 4, 2026

One in four humanities students in Australia to take more than 25 years to pay off student loans, Treasury finds

Job-ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne in four humanities students will take more than 25 y...

Education May 4, 2026

Where Duolingo falls down: how I learned to speak Welsh with my mother – podcast

Once violently defended from extinction, Welsh is still a part of daily life. By learning my family’s language, I hoped to join their conversationBy Dan Fox. Read by Matt Addis Continue reading...

Schools May 1, 2026

Exam Season Survival: Supporting Student Wellbeing Through Revision, Recall and Rest

As examination season approaches, teachers and tutors share evidence-based strategies to help students navigate this demanding period. The guidance emphasises a balanced approach combining effective revision techniques, memory consolidation, and essential rest to protect both academic performance and mental health.

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