Skills England scales back employer role in funding decisions
Skills England has announced it will no longer rely on employers when deciding funding levels for apprenticeships.
SEND help to general FE, specialist teachers told
Expert staff at specialist post-16 institutions could guide general FE colleges on how best to spend new inclusion cash, officials have said.
Looksmaxxing: A rapidly growing safeguarding threat
The first national study into the ‘looksmaxxing’ phenomena reveals a disturbing online ecosystem that is monetising the insecurity and isolation of young men, pushing them into dangerous behaviours.
DfE issues guidance on adapting nurseries ahead of SEND reforms
The Government has issued guidance for early years providers on adapting settings to boost inclusion ahead reforms to support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Bright Horizons' legal notice from Ofsted is an 'important lesson' for the sector about safeguarding, say experts
Bright Horizons' legal notice from Ofsted addresses a range of 'familiar' concerns within the sector and offers ‘important lessons’ about safeguarding, reveal experts.
Increase in number of early years children with EHCPs at non-school based settings, DfE figures show
Department for Education data shows that the proportion of children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) in non-school based nurseries has increased by almost 10 per cent in one year.
Graduates out-earn peers with same GCSEs but no degree
Newly revised outcomes data show men who studied philosophy and history earned less than non-graduates with similar GCSE grades.
New Horizon Europe rules could ‘weaken collaboration with UK’
Russell Group and German U15 urge EU leaders to ensure the next research framework is open to all ‘trusted partners’.
Oxford academic reschedules lectures cancelled after protests
Law professor will deliver talk on gender identity and sex next term after disruption forced abandonment of previous event.
‘Relief’ as government confirms it will evacuate Gazan students
Applicants with places to study in UK for coming academic year tell THE that government promise to evacuate them ‘changes everything’.
Burnham will ‘push universities to help reshape system’
Prospective future prime minister ‘very engaged’ with sector challenges, according to Manchester leaders who have worked with him.
New UK science policy thinktank aims to ‘restore joy’ to research
Neuroscientist-turned-policy-wonk Laura Ryan says the voice of researcher is often lost in debates over how AI-led ways of working can drive innovation.
What can GCSE performance tell us about salaries aged 27?
It's LEO, but not as we know it - DK examines the latest attempt to link attainment aged 16 to graduate and non-graduate outcomes.
Belonging, free speech and protection from harassment rise or fall together
With new data showing nearly a quarter of students experiencing harassment, David Bass and Rose Stephenson argue that belonging, free speech and inclusion can't be treated as separate institutional concerns.
International students intimidated by St George’s flag as hostile rhetoric surges
There has been a noticeable shift in the way international students view the English flag as they grapple with a wave of anti-immigration messaging in the UK, a conference has heard.
Secondaries more likely to be marked down for attendance and behaviour
Ofsted’s latest data reveals a disparity in outcomes between primary and secondary schools in the combined inspection area of attendance and behaviour.
Schools caught in ‘standoff’ over falling pupil rolls
Lords’ inquiry into falling pupil numbers also hears warnings about mixed-age classes, as well as a proposal that teachers could be retrained to work across different phases.
Badenoch calls Phillipson 'spiteful class warrior' over private school tax
Education secretary accuses Conservative leader of ‘comparing me to a Gestapo officer’ after heated clash in the Commons.
London calling: Capital to host WorldSkills UK national finals in 2027
Colleges and training venues across London will host the WorldSkills UK national finals next year, it has been revealed.
Loneliness: Childline reports 7% increase in counselling sessions
Childline is warning of rising numbers of young people struggling with feelings of loneliness after seeing a 7% rising in counselling sessions this year.