Schoolgirl, 11, finds body on school field in Wolverhampton
An 11-year-old girl at Smestow Academy made a shocking discovery of a man's body during PE. Police are investigating the unexplained death. Read the full story.
Category : Education
UK ditches foreign student target for overseas hubs strategy
The UK government has abandoned its target for international student numbers, pivoting to a new strategy aiming for £40bn in 'education exports' via overseas campuses by 2030.
UK Consults on Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The UK government launches a consultation on banning under-16s from social media and issues tougher guidance for phone-free schools in England. Read the latest details.
Government Launches Under-16s Social Media Ban Consultation
Ministers launch consultation on banning under-16s from social media and issue tougher school phone guidance. Explore the new proposals and political pressures.
Sussex 'school' under fire over children posing with guns
A controversial Sussex 'school' faces intense scrutiny after photos emerge of young children handling weapons. Founder defends curriculum amid Ofsted ban. Read the full investigation.
Ombudsman orders Croydon Council apology over EHCP delay
A watchdog found Croydon Council missed a legal deadline on an autistic boy's Education, Health and Care Plan, causing his mother distress. Read the full investigation details.
London February Half Term 2026 Dates Confirmed
Plan your February 2026 half term in London. Get the official school holiday dates and discover top family activities, from the Young V&A's Aardman exhibition to the Southbank Centre's Imagine Festival.
Man's body found in Wolverhampton school grounds
Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered on the premises of Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton. Pupils made the grim find while preparing for PE.
A Childhood Lost in Unregulated US Homeschooling
A memoir reveals the dark side of unregulated homeschooling in 1990s Texas, where a child's isolation went unchecked for years. Read the powerful story of escape and its implications for millions today.
Epstein used university promises to lure victims, survivors say
Multiple survivors of Jeffrey Epstein detail how the financier used offers of scholarships and admission to top universities to ensnare and control them, as a US congressional inquiry investigates.
Astronomers aim to capture first moving image of a black hole
Cambridge scientists lead a global effort to film a supermassive black hole in action, a feat that could transform our understanding of the universe. Discover the ambitious project's goals.
Eddie Izzard's French Comedy Inspired My EU Career
A Scottish teen's cultural awakening after watching Eddie Izzard's 'Dress to Kill' in French led to multilingualism and a job with the European Commission in Brussels. Discover the power of comedic language learning.
The Kids' Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Junior Brainteasers
Molly Oldfield's children's quiz challenges your knowledge with questions set by kids. Submit your own brainteaser and explore her family-friendly books and podcast.
Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez to Step Down
Astrid Tuminez, President of Utah Valley University, announces her resignation for May 2025. Her tenure was marked by growth, personal tragedy, and the campus murder of Charlie Kirk.
Home schooling rises 15% amid SEND and mental health concerns
New DfE data reveals over 175,000 children were home educated in 2024/25. Experts link the rise to insufficient school support for mental health and special educational needs. Discover the key findings and expert reactions.
Trinity Hall Cambridge defends admissions after memo row
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, apologises for language in an internal memo but insists its admissions policy and commitment to widening participation remain unchanged. Read the full statement.
Ofsted inspects school after MP visit cancelled
Ofsted has launched a snap inspection at Bristol Brunel Academy after it cancelled a visit from local MP Damien Egan following opposition from a pro-Palestine group and union members. Read the full story.
Goldsmiths to open new campus in Catford Old Town Hall
Goldsmiths, University of London will relocate its Fine Art and Design courses to Lewisham's Old Town Hall in a landmark 10-year deal, bringing over 600 students to Catford and boosting the local economy.
35% of Students Want Reform UK Banned From Campus
A new survey reveals contradictory student attitudes to free speech, with strong support for the principle but also for banning specific political parties from speaking at universities.
Two teens arrested after 18-year-old stabbed to death in Feltham
An 18-year-old described as a 'bundle of joy' has been fatally stabbed in West London. Two 16-year-old boys are in custody on suspicion of murder as tributes pour in for the victim, Malikhai.
Lincoln University student found dead in canal
The body of 20-year-old student Connor Calleja was found in a Lincoln canal after he went missing following a nightclub refusal. Police do not suspect foul play.
University of Pennsylvania faculty condemn 'lists of Jews' demand
Faculty groups at the University of Pennsylvania have denounced a Trump administration demand for lists of Jewish staff and students, calling it a dangerous abuse of power with 'ominous historical overtones'. Read the full story.
Exam regulator raises alarm over students using AI to cheat
Sir Ian Bauckham of Ofqual tells MPs AI is not ready to mark exams but poses a serious cheating risk in subjects like history and English. Read the full report.
Brent Council funds 212 new SEND school places
Brent Council plans to create 212 new SEND school places using a £10.6m grant, aiming to save £5.6m annually. However, demand for specialist education continues to outstrip supply.
King William's College Quiz 2025 Answers Unveiled
The full answers to the 121st King William's College general knowledge paper are now public. Explore the history, literature, and trivia that stumped many.
40 Years On: The Divisive Legacy of NCAA's Proposition 48
Four decades after the NCAA tied eligibility to test scores, we examine Proposition 48's controversial legacy on racial equity and academic standards in US college sports. Explore the debate.
Council pays £700 over missed therapy for autistic child
Ealing Council apologises and compensates a father after his autistic son missed vital speech and occupational therapy for over a year due to council failures.
Trinity Hall Cambridge criticised for private school admissions shift
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, sparks alumni fury by targeting elite private schools for recruitment. Critics warn it abandons potential for privilege. Read the letters of protest.
University Degrees: Passport or Visa to Social Mobility?
A debate erupts over whether a UK degree guarantees social mobility. Experts argue the 'class ceiling' and a weak economy, not graduate numbers, are the real barriers.
The Rise of 'Unc': Gen Alpha's New Slang Explained
From Timothée Chalamet to TikTok, discover why 'unc' is the viral term for 'uncle-like energy' and how it's reshaping generational language. Is it the new 'OK boomer'?
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