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Fee hikes, big bonuses, then bosses exit: the curious case of City & Guilds privatisation

Sale of vocational training brand and million-pound executive pay deals now subject to Charity Commission inquiryWhen electrician Charlie Butler was contacted by City & Guilds last autumn, he received a shock.He had branched out to launch a new company schooling future sparkies in Essex, offerin...

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Schools Apr 17, 2026

‘No cheeseburgers … they would go bankrupt’: pupils reject plan to cut fatty foods from lunch menus

Though welcomed by chefs and campaigners, many schools say the government’s plan to remove ‘grab and go’ options from the menu is a step too farIt is lunchtime at Richard Challoner school, a Catholic comprehensive for boys in New Malden, south-west London. The familiar smell of school lunch is begin...

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Safeguarding Apr 16, 2026

Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

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Skills & Employment 1 month ago

Fee hikes, big bonuses, then bosses exit: the curious case of City & Guilds privatisation

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Schools 2 months ago

‘No cheeseburgers … they would go bankrupt’: pupils reject plan to cut fatty foods from lunch menus

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Safeguarding 2 months ago

Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

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Social Care Apr 16, 2026

Children's Commissioner Data Reveals Scale of Childhoods Spent in Unsuitable B&Bs

New data from the Children's Commissioner for England reveals that tens of thousands of children are spending significant portions of their childhoods in unsuitable bed and breakfast accommodation. The research highlights cramped conditions, lack of privacy, and children sharing facilities with strangers, prompting urgent calls for policy action to end this practice.

Schools Apr 16, 2026

The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide

Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.

Education Apr 15, 2026

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

Social Care Apr 13, 2026

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner in response to Southport inquiry’s key findings

The Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza responds to findings from the first phase of the Southport inquiry, released today by Sir Adrian Fulford. “The findings from today’s inquiry into the terrible events in Southport in summer 2024 are a bleak reminder why the way children’s s...

Schools Apr 13, 2026

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

Policy Apr 9, 2026

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

Schools Apr 8, 2026

‘Masquerading as a university’: inside the brazen rightwing plan to conquer American schools

As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, PragerU is intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatismIn the fall of 2013, a silver-haired conservative radio host named Dennis Prager flew to Texas to woo a pair of rightwing billionaires. A few y...

Education Apr 7, 2026

Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England

The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

Policy Apr 7, 2026

Exploitation and Debt: The Reality for International Students in UK Higher Education

The article exposes how unscrupulous education agents target prospective international students with promises of free recruitment services, often leaving applicants and their families burdened with significant debt. It highlights concerns about the UK higher education sector's reliance on full-fee-paying overseas students, which some describe as a form of trafficking.

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