Forfar Education picks up third school in Greece
The acquisition of Pagkrition School in Crete follows the recent addition of a private school in Rhodes to the group, and the launch of a British primary in Thessaloniki.
Schools set to close amid rare red warnings of extreme heat
Scores of schools across England announce they will close or finish early over the next few days as record-breaking temperatures predicted.
Revealed: Five ‘enrichment ambassadors’ chosen by DfE
Oasis academy trust founder Steve Chalke is among five ambassadors selected by government to support schools with providing enrichment opportunities.
DWP considers changing 30/70 funding split for larger apprenticeship units
The controversial payment model for the government’s flagship apprenticeship units may change for some of the short courses after providers warned that the structure could destabilise delivery.
‘Not the end of the road’ for apprenticeship funding restrictions, minister suggests
Skills minister Jacqui Smith has refused to rule out further restrictions that shift apprenticeship funding to young people, warning it is “not the end of the road” for reform following the recent defunding round.
Ofsted serves Bright Horizons with legal notice over safeguarding concerns
Ofsted has issued Bright Horizons – the UK’s third largest nursery chain – with a legal notice over concerns that 69 of its settings are not meeting safeguarding and welfare requirements.
Ofsted increasing unannounced visits to early years settings as investigation reveals a rise in Welfare Requirements Notices
Ofsted is to triple its number of unannounced visits to early years settings to strengthen safeguarding as a BBC investigation suggests a rise in serious incident reporting and in the number of Welfare Requirements Notice (WRN) being given out.
Heatwave: Some nurseries close amid extreme heat warning while others share tips to keep cool
Some nurseries have closed or reduced hours while others are implementing routine changes to keep children and staff cool as temperatures are expected to exceed 37 degrees Celsius.
Warning over NI undergraduate places if budget not agreed
Stormont departments may have to start making cuts from the end of July if a budget has not been agreed, a senior civil servant has warned.
Leicestershire early years SEND teachers announce further strike action
Early years staff in Leicestershire's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support team are set to take four further days of strike action as a dispute over proposed changes to their employment terms escalates.
Sharp rise in ERC advanced grant applications from outside Europe
UK again claims top spot in highly competitive scheme, with big increase in interest from US researchers after relocation funding announced.
Hertfordshire to cut 200 jobs in bid to save £20 million
Vice-chancellor says action must be taken to ‘remain financially sustainable’.
Maths course closure at Dundee a ‘national tragedy’
University defends decision to shutter provision after more than a century because of declining recruitment.
Laura Trott: ‘we’re not on an anti-university crusade’
Shadow minister says institutions delivering strong graduate outcomes should be better funded, with money taken off those failing to deliver for students.
SOAS provost to take over as v-c at strike-hit Goldsmiths
Joanna Newman joins under-pressure creative arts institution in the autumn.
University of Exeter cuts an ‘existential threat to humanities’
Russell Group institution cites changing student demand as it puts 500 staff at risk of redundancy, with 150 jobs set to go.
Oxbridge state school intake creeps up after years of declines
Elite universities continue to see slow progress on widening participation measures, with proportion of disadvantaged students down compared with start of decade.
‘Inclusive innovation’: what Burnham will want from universities
Research-led institutions have driven Manchester’s success under Burnham’s mayoralty but likely next prime minister’s support could be contingent on spreading prosperity beyond cities, sector figures suggest.
Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026: results announced
As SDGs become a priority for lower-income nations, countries such as Malaysia, Philippines and India are narrowing the gap with wealthier competitors.
Can we really separate student experience and student life?
Universities organise student experience and student life into separate portfolios. Kirsten Farrell makes the case that without deliberate connection between them, both are flying blind.