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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.

NI SEN pupils help educate the public through poster campaign

Youth workers have helped young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) find their voice.

University of Glasgow agrees ‘cost reduction measures’

The University of Glasgow is to launch a voluntary severance scheme as part of cost reduction measures amid a decline in the number of international students.

‘Single largest update’ to curriculum in a decade to be taught from August 2028

The Scottish Government is set to outline the “single largest update” to the education curriculum in a decade, the Education Secretary has said.

Removing Glyndŵr name from university 'wrong message' about Welsh identity

Removing "Glyndŵr" from a Welsh university's name "sent the wrong message about confidence and pride in Welsh identity", a Reform Senedd member has said.

Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high

The number of children getting support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has risen sharply again to a new record high, government figures show.

Scotland's college lecturers accept 10% pay rise over three years

College lecturers in Scotland have overwhelmingly accepted an offer of a 10% pay rise over three years.

What will Aberdeen University's new structure look like?

A new financial plan which will include major structural changes has been approved at the University of Aberdeen.