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The Enrichment Gap: Deprived Schools Offer Fewer Clubs and Activities
Schools Jun 18, 2026

The Enrichment Gap: Deprived Schools Offer Fewer Clubs and Activities

New research reveals a stark disparity in extracurricular provision, with pupils in the most deprived schools offered significantly less choice of clubs and activities than their peers in affluent areas. The findings pose serious questions for the Department for Education's equity agenda.

Harvard and Bard face fresh questions from lawmakers over ties to Epstein
Education Jun 17, 2026

Harvard and Bard face fresh questions from lawmakers over ties to Epstein

Democrat Jamie Raskin seeks ‘comprehensive accounting’ and requests interview with outgoing Bard presidentHarvard University and Bard College are facing new questions about the institutions’ relationship with Jeffrey Epstein amid allegations that the convicted child sex trafficker leveraged his ties...

Ninety-Nine School Staff Recognised in National Teaching Awards
Schools Jun 17, 2026

Ninety-Nine School Staff Recognised in National Teaching Awards

The silver winners of the annual Pearson National Teaching Awards have been revealed, honouring 99 heads, teachers, support staff and schools for their exceptional contributions to education. The awards celebrate outstanding practice across the profession ahead of national celebrations later this year.

Top teaching union backs Burnham as Labour’s best chance of beating Reform
Education Jun 17, 2026

Top teaching union backs Burnham as Labour’s best chance of beating Reform

Exclusive: NASUWT leader Matt Wrack also calls for more robust change from the government on education policyUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of one of the country’s biggest teaching unions has backed Andy Burnham, saying he is Labour’s best chance for beating Reform in a general election...

Education Secretary Questioned by MPs on SEND Reforms and Teacher Recruitment
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.

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

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