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US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey says the school for girls that she launched in South Africa nearly 20 years will close next year.
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Fernando Alexandre’s push to digitise marking process deemed a failure with some students and parents contemplating legal actionPressure is growing on Portugal’s education minister to resign amid student and teacher protests over his handling of this year’s national school exams.Fernando Alexandre i...
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The Children's Commissioner for England has visited Liverpool to speak with children and young people as part of "The Big Future" initiative. The engagement seeks to capture young people's perspectives on their futures, their cities, and what matters most to them as part of a national listening exercise.
Read SummaryUS talk-show host Oprah Winfrey says the school for girls that she launched in South Africa nearly 20 years will close next year.
Read SummaryFernando Alexandre’s push to digitise marking process deemed a failure with some students and parents contemplating legal actionPressure is growing on Portugal’s education minister to resign amid student and teacher protests over his handling of this year’s national school exams.Fernando Alexandre i...
Read SummaryThe Children's Commissioner for England has visited Liverpool to speak with children and young people as part of "The Big Future" initiative. The engagement seeks to capture young people's perspectives on their futures, their cities, and what matters most to them as part of a national listening exercise.
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Meg Barclay explores picturebooks that encourage young children to embrace challenges, build confidence and develop a growth mindset
The Department for Education has suffered a significant cyber-attack resulting in the compromise of 607,000 records from internal portals. This breach raises serious data protection and safeguarding concerns for children, young people and education professionals across the country.
New analysis reveals that children aged two to four who visit playgrounds regularly demonstrate better emotional wellbeing and fewer behavioural difficulties than those who play less frequently outdoors. The findings from the British Children's Pre-School Play Survey highlight the importance of accessible outdoor play spaces for early childhood development.
Kids Planet, the UK's second largest nursery group, has acquired an independent setting in Cheshire, underscoring ongoing consolidation in the Early Years sector. The expansion raises questions about market diversity and the sustainability of small providers in the current funding climate.
Tensions in the national party are trickling down to US college campuses, where a newer student group is rapidly outflanking longstanding moderate rivalsWhen the Utah county clerk’s office announced last month that it was hiring Kai Schwemmer – an undergraduate at Brigham Young University and a righ...
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has sparked national debate by declaring that technical and vocational pathways should be valued 'every bit as much as the graduation cap'. The intervention challenges decades of policy favouring university as the sole marker of success, instead advocating for education tailored to local business needs and tackling youth unemployment.
The Children's Commissioner's Youth Ambassadors have outlined their priorities for the new Prime Minister, emphasising online safety, support for vulnerable families, and creating a fairer society. Their recommendations span health, education, children's social care, and improving access to employment and skills for young people.
The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.
We want to hear from people who have recently completed an apprenticeship or planning to go on one The government has announced plans to reshape education for young people in England from the age of 14, with a greater focus on technical and vocational learning, alongside an ambition to create thous...
The 1001 Critical Days Foundation has awarded £1.5 million in grants to seven charities supporting young children and families across England, Scotland and Wales. The funding recognises the vital importance of the period from conception to age two in laying foundations for lifelong health, wellbeing and learning.
Bright Stars has expanded its early years footprint through the acquisition of the Learn Well Group, which operates three nurseries across London and Berkshire. The deal strengthens Bright Stars' position in the childcare market and signals further consolidation within the early years sector.
Local authorities play a crucial role in guiding young people towards higher education opportunities that align with their career ambitions. This resource explores the institutions and services available to help students gain professional qualifications and specialist training, ensuring they have the tools needed to thrive in an evolving economy.