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Mental health teams face 'moral dilemma' as schools struggle with 'missing middle'

Mental health professionals are being forced into "moral dilemmas" when deciding which children receive support amid growing demand and constrained resources. Schools are increasingly placed in an "insidious" position, struggling to help the "missing middle" of pupils whose needs are too complex for universal provision but do not meet thresholds for specialist services.

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Education Jun 16, 2026

Some college, no degree: the Americans who find it impossible to graduate

They all begin college with hope, and leave without the credential they believed would shape the rest of their lives due to financial instability, family, illnessStory and photographs by Rachel BujalskiEveryone knows the feeling of leaving something unfinished.A half-written novel. A business idea s...

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Education Jun 16, 2026

‘Exceptional’ standards should be an achievable goal for providers

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Mental health teams face 'moral dilemma' as schools struggle with 'missing middle'

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Some college, no degree: the Americans who find it impossible to graduate

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‘Exceptional’ standards should be an achievable goal for providers

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Education Jun 16, 2026

Employers’ contributions to teachers’ pensions ‘very likely’ to reduce – minister

Jacqui Smith says 'considerable reduction' to employer payments could follow a revaluation of the scheme The post Employers’ contributions to teachers’ pensions ‘very likely’ to reduce – minister first appeared on FE Week.

Early Years Jun 16, 2026

Concerns mount over South Tyneside early years provision review

Trade unions, MPs and opposition councillors have raised concerns over South Tyneside Council’s plans to review its early years provision, amid fears the move could lead to nursery closures in the northeast.

Early Years Jun 16, 2026

Kido buys 269-place London nursery

Kido Schools has acquired a 269-place nursery in South West London.

Education Jun 16, 2026

Inclusion is not the alternative to excellence. It is its foundation

What we’ve learned from listening to young people, educators and communities across England The post Inclusion is not the alternative to excellence. It is its foundation first appeared on Schools Week.

Schools Jun 16, 2026

Schools' pension contributions 'very likely' to reduce following scheme revaluation

Jacqui Smith has indicated that employer contributions to the Teachers' Pension Scheme are likely to see a "considerable reduction" following a revaluation. The move could provide significant relief to school budgets currently facing severe financial pressures.

Education Jun 15, 2026

What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates

Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

Safeguarding Jun 15, 2026

Under-16s to Be Banned from Social Media Platforms from 2027

The Prime Minister has announced that children under the age of 16 will be prohibited from accessing social media sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok from early 2027. The new measures will affect millions of young people and represent a significant shift in the approach to online child protection and digital safeguarding.

Education Jun 15, 2026

How much does a university degree cost and is it worth it?

With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

Safeguarding Jun 15, 2026

Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s Announced as 'Defining Moment' for Child Safety

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has announced plans to ban social media access for under-16s, describing the move as a pivotal step in protecting children from online harms. The proposed legislation, revealed in the House of Commons, aims to safeguard young people from exploitation and harmful content.

Education Jun 15, 2026

University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal

Professor alleges Institute of Astronomy has a ‘bad history of misogyny’ and staff were mistreatedThe University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an employment tribunal.The claim, brought by a professor of astrophy...

Policy Jun 15, 2026

College free meals rate equalised with schools after sector campaign

Further education colleges will receive a 5p increase in free meals funding, ending a disparity that left them with lower reimbursement rates than schools. The government decision follows sustained pressure from sector leaders who argued the previous policy disadvantaged post-16 students from low-income households.

Schools Jun 15, 2026

DfE Publishes New Enrichment Benchmarks: What Schools Need to Know

The Department for Education has released its long-awaited enrichment framework, establishing new benchmarks to help schools evaluate their extracurricular and cultural provision. The guidance aims to standardise expectations around pupil enrichment activities, ensuring all children access a broad range of experiences beyond the academic curriculum. Lead Members should note the implications for school standards and future inspection frameworks.

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