John Sutter, Head of King's College Maths School, Dies at 59
Tributes pour in for John Sutter, the visionary founding head of King's College London Mathematics School, who has died aged 59. Discover his legacy in maths education.
Category : Education Policy
Teacher faces lifetime ban for abusing two pupils
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years, could be banned from teaching for life after a panel found her conduct 'fundamentally incompatible' with the profession. Read the full details.
Italy's restrictive sex education bill sparks protests
Italy's far-right government passes a restrictive sex education bill requiring parental consent, sparking protests. Critics argue it undermines violence prevention. Discover the clash over 'gender ideology'.
UK schools overpay on Amazon supplies, report claims
A new report alleges UK public bodies are losing millions on basic supplies due to Amazon's dynamic pricing contracts. Could your local school be affected?
Christian legal group supports SA mother over school content
ADF International, the global arm of the US-based Alliance Defending Freedom, is supporting a South Australian mother considering legal action after her daughter was exposed to controversial material in a school presentation. Explore the details and the w
First Aboriginal Bilingual School in NSW Thrives
Discover how the Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School is revitalising language and culture, with student attendance soaring above the national average. Read the inspiring story of its community.
£5,500 Student Debt Relief Plan for Australians
Labour government introduces legislation to wipe 20% from student loans and raise repayment threshold. Discover how this cost-of-living measure affects millions.
Peter Griffiths: Esteemed Educator and TV Producer Dies
Remembering Peter Griffiths, a passionate educator who transitioned to award-winning television schools programming, leaving a legacy in education and broadcasting.
Obituary: Education Pioneer Chris Robertson MBE
Remembering Chris Robertson MBE, a titan of UK teacher education who championed every child's right to the best opportunities. Her legacy transformed early years training.
Trump Administration Dismantles Education Department
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon oversees agency's dissolution as staff describe plummeting morale and chaotic transfers of key programmes. Read the full investigation.
Scotland Proposes Four-Day School Teaching Weeks
Scotland's Education Secretary outlines plans for a four-day teaching week and flexible school hours. Discover how this aims to support teachers and improve pupil outcomes.
Trump Administration Dismantles Education Department
The Trump administration reassigns US Education Department powers to six federal agencies, sparking Democratic criticism over resource cuts for schools and students.
Mum calls for homework to be abolished in UK
Parenting coach and ex-teacher Abi Clarke argues homework causes stress and should be scrapped. Discover why she believes home should be for relaxation, not work.
Labour's mixed messages on music education funding
The Department for Education aims to broaden music education appeal while withdrawing teacher bursaries from 2026-27, creating policy contradictions that concern educators.
AI to set school attendance targets for truancy
The government will use AI to set individual attendance targets for all schools as persistent absence remains significantly above pre-pandemic levels. Education unions criticise the approach as 'wrong way to go'.
AI pupil attendance targets for English schools
The government issues AI-generated pupil attendance targets to all schools in England. Unions criticise the move as adding pressure without solving root causes of absence.
Financial Education Crisis: New Plan for London Pupils
A groundbreaking campaign aims to deliver free financial education to every Year 6 child in London, addressing the UK's broken money skills system. Join the movement for change.
Financial education could boost UK incomes by £16bn
Teaching financial literacy in schools could boost UK household incomes by £16bn annually while rebuilding trust in financial institutions among younger generations.
GCSE reforms delayed until 2029 for current primary pupils
Major GCSE curriculum reforms will take effect in 2029, affecting current primary school students. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces calls for faster implementation of key changes.
Teen demands school phone ban after beheading videos
A 17-year-old from Devon calls for smartphone ban in UK schools after exposure to violent content. Join the debate on protecting children from harmful online material.
Gender Divide in 1950s UK Schools' Curriculum
Guardian readers reveal how 1950s gender-segregated lessons shaped lives. From home economics to algebra, discover the lasting impact of Britain's educational divide and modern calls for reform.
Ofsted launches new school report card system
Ofsted introduces its most significant reform in decades, replacing single-word judgements with detailed report cards. Learn how this change aims to support schools and parents.
17-Year-Old Sues Over Harmful Phone Content in Schools
A 17-year-old joins a legal battle to ban smartphones in English schools after being exposed to violent and pornographic content. Discover the case for safeguarding children.
Education Experts Demand Radical Curriculum Reform
Leading education figures argue the Francis review doesn't go far enough in transforming England's curriculum. Discover why they call for replacing GCSEs and prioritising creative, cooperative learning.
Education Reform: 7,000 Demand Life Skills Over Exams
A landmark report on England's curriculum, informed by 7,000 users, calls for a shift from exam obsession to life skills, creativity, and digital literacy. Discover the proposed changes.
Arts education crisis: GCSE enrolments fall 40% since 2010
Government plans to scrap Ebacc and boost creative subjects in schools after dramatic 40% decline in arts GCSE enrolments and 23% teacher loss since 2010.
Labour's ambitious national curriculum overhaul revealed
Exclusive insight into Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on digital skills, creativity, and real-world readiness for the 21st century.
Francis Curriculum Review: Rethinking Education
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges Britain's education system to prepare students for a future of rapid change and complexity, moving beyond traditional certainties.
Beyond the Ballot Box: Democratising UK Schools
New research reveals a worrying 'democracy deficit' in UK schools, with students feeling excluded from decisions that shape their education. Discover how giving young people a genuine voice could transform classrooms.
Why more reading tests won't solve literacy crisis
New analysis reveals that increasing reading tests fails to address the root causes of poor literacy. Discover the evidence-based strategies that actually help children become confident readers.
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