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Stringent security as Indian medical students resit exam after leak allegations
Policy Jun 21, 2026

Stringent security as Indian medical students resit exam after leak allegations

Millions of candidates are facing enhanced security measures including biometric verification and physical searches as they resit a medical entrance examination in India. The unprecedented deployment of air force personnel to secure test papers follows allegations of widespread leaks that compromised the original assessment.

Beyond the Ban: Rethinking Digital Safeguarding for Children
Safeguarding Jun 20, 2026

Beyond the Ban: Rethinking Digital Safeguarding for Children

As policymakers consider profound restrictions on young people's online access, Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman examines how these measures reshape our understanding of digital safety. The debate extends beyond platform regulation to question how local authorities balance child protection with digital participation.

Government Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Youth Ambassadors Respond
Safeguarding Jun 19, 2026

Government Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Youth Ambassadors Respond

The Prime Minister has announced plans to block social media platforms for users under 16, with implementation expected by early 2027. The Children's Commissioner for England has gathered reactions from Youth Ambassadors to understand how young people view this proposed safeguarding measure.

Tutors Demand Consultation on AI Rollout as DfE Explores New Technology
Policy Jun 18, 2026

Tutors Demand Consultation on AI Rollout as DfE Explores New Technology

Tuition sector leaders are urging the Department for Education to engage with frontline professionals before deploying artificial intelligence tools in educational settings. The call highlights growing concerns about balancing technological innovation with the human interaction central to effective tutoring.

Calls Mount to Nationalise SATs Marking as Delays Persist
Schools Jun 18, 2026

Calls Mount to Nationalise SATs Marking as Delays Persist

Delays in the marking of Key Stage 2 SATs have renewed calls for the nationalisation of the assessment process, with concerns growing over private contractors' ability to deliver timely results. Schools face mounting uncertainty as they await pupil scores, prompting serious debate over whether crucial national examinations should be brought back under direct government control.

Council Seeks Legal Advice Over SEND Bailout Calculation
SEND Jun 18, 2026

Council Seeks Legal Advice Over SEND Bailout Calculation

A local authority is seeking legal advice regarding the methodology used to calculate its SEND deficit bailout allocation. The move highlights growing concern among councils about the fairness and transparency of funding formulas designed to address spiralling special educational needs costs.

Plan 2 Student Loans Explained: Tuition Fees, Maintenance Support and Repayment Debates
Policy Jun 18, 2026

Plan 2 Student Loans Explained: Tuition Fees, Maintenance Support and Repayment Debates

There is increasing scrutiny surrounding the repayment structure of Plan 2 student loans in England, which cover both tuition and maintenance costs for university students. The current system requires graduates to repay their loans once they earn above a specific threshold, though debates continue regarding the long-term sustainability and fairness of these terms.

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.