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Rebuilding social cohesion and democratic trust has become a key concern in British politics, amid increasing political polarisation, misinformation and declining trust in public institutions.

Is the rise of adaptive teaching a sign of better inclusion, or a warning that the SEND system is struggling? Over the last year, I’ve noticed a marked increase in requests from schools and colleges for training on adaptive teaching, SEND and inclusion.

Howdy Teacher Tappers! Wow – the hot sticky weather continues, and heat warnings are being shared across the country.

The first three years of children’s lives represent a sensitive period of rapid growth.

One of the big announcements in the schools White Paper released earlier this year was an ambition to halve the disadvantage gap at Key Stage 4.

The Student Working Lives reporthas highlighted the complex lives of commuter students and the challenges of interpreting their experiences, particularly in relation to paid work.

Failure to plan for rising temperatures has left UK’s schools sweltering

To see the UK’s failure to plan for the impacts of climate crisis, look no further than Beaconsfield primary school in west London – where a building more than 100 years old copes with extreme temperatures better than its neighbour, built less than 10 years ago.

NFER: ‘Clear link’ between school disadvantage and falling rolls

Disadvantaged primary schools have seen pupil numbers fall at more than twice the rate of schools with the least pupil deprivation, new analysis shows.

School absence is now a major policy concern in England.

Recent data published by the Department for Education (DfE) reinforced what primary schools across England already know: pupil numbers are falling fast.

Today (23 June 2026) the Department for Education (DFE) has updated its statutory guidance on careers guidance for schools, colleges and independent training providers.

New survey findings suggest people are increasingly focusing on graduate outcomes rather than the broader value of higher education as a driver of social mobility.

Two new labs will back British researchers to develop next generation artificial intelligence (AI) systems, helping secure the UK’s position as a global leader.

An intelligent tutoring platform that personalises learning and feedback to individual pupils has been shown to improve maths attainment, according to the findings from an independent evaluation published by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) today.

Professors Francesco Caselli from the Department of Economics and Rocco Macchiavello from the Department of Management have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants.

Racism remains top reason behind bullying at Edinburgh schools

Racism has been the leading cause of bullying in Edinburgh schools for four consecutive years, accounting for around a quarter of all recorded incidents, according to new council figures.

Who is Northern Ireland's new school behaviour tsar?

Bad behaviour in schools is an increasing issue and has to be addressed, Northern Ireland's new school behaviour tsar has said.

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee holds the second session of its inquiry into neuroscience and digital childhoods, during which MPs will further explore the evidence, and gaps in this evidence, for the impact of digital devices on children.

Poorer primary schools see pupil numbers fall twice as fast

DfE urged to assess the impact of falling numbers on disadvantaged pupils and increase funding for affected schools.

Oliver responds to MPs’ concerns about new Ofsted inspections

The education select committee questions the Ofsted chief about the impact of inspections on school leaders’ wellbeing and about controversy over the watchdog’s grade for achievement.

Citizenship education: primary school children are already able to think politically

Adaptive teaching: Priority or panic?

Behaviour tracker, screen time in schools PLUS favoured displays over time

Building quality education and care for children under three: Further results from TALIS Starting Strong 2024

Halving the disadvantage gap

A differentiated picture of commuter student success

Failure to plan for rising temperatures has left UK’s schools sweltering

NFER: ‘Clear link’ between school disadvantage and falling rolls

Why are White free school meal eligible pupils most likely to miss school?

The widening disadvantage divide: Disadvantaged primary schools appear to be most affected by falling pupil numbers

Updated careers guidance: what it means for schools and colleges

Higher education can still drive social mobility

UKRI launches two AI research labs to stay ahead in global race

Intelligent tutor that adapts lessons and feedback to individual pupils found to boost progress, named ‘promising programme’ by the EEF

Two LSE academics awarded European Research Council Advanced Grants

Racism remains top reason behind bullying at Edinburgh schools

Who is Northern Ireland's new school behaviour tsar?

How should the government address the impact of digital devices on young people?

Poorer primary schools see pupil numbers fall twice as fast

Oliver responds to MPs’ concerns about new Ofsted inspections