UKRI backs Midlands Mindforge to deploy first spinout investments
Midlands Mindforge, the investment company dedicated to supporting university spinouts in the Midlands, has completed its first round of investments.
Ofgem SIF: £22.9m to support ambitious, transformational projects
UKRI has announced 18 successful projects in cycle five of the OFGEM SIF have secured a total of £22.9 million in funding.
New ETF report sets out sector priorities to strengthen SEND support across FE and skills
The Education Training Foundation (ETF), the professional body for the further education (FE) and skills workforce, has published its new report, Beyond the label: workforce, transition and the future of SEND reform.
Half of England’s maintained nursery schools unable to balance budgets as funding review looms
A recent survey reveals that many of England’s 376 maintained nursery schools face severe financial struggles.
A decolonial and transcolonial curriculum: an urgent political moment
Our intention in this blog post – the first of a three-part series – is to provide a refutation and critical evaluation of an influential but ultimately harmful colonial curriculum configuration.
Uptick in children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years
Children and young people's enjoyment of reading has risen for the first time since 2021, according to new research.
University to launch defence technology courses
New courses to train students in national security and defence technology threats are set to be launched by Bournemouth University.
Middle classes are bearing the brunt of Labour’s private school raid
Labour pitched its VAT raid on private schools as a way to level the playing field.
Manchester school reopens after two pupils and teacher stabbed
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Birthday bunk-offs fuelling avoidable school absence
Children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday – one of a string of ‘just one day off’ habits that new government analysis shows could be quietly costing children weeks of learning.
24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry
Thousands more young people will be equipped with the skills needed for a career in the defence sector as the Government awards £80 million to 24 universities and colleges across England.
Children and young people’s mental health: committees announce first evidence session
In the first evidence session of this inquiry, MPs will consider the causes of growing levels of need over recent years for mental health services among children and young people.
Student loans: Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Education Minister to face questions
The Treasury Committee will question ministers at the Treasury and Department for Education (DfE) on student loans.
Schools should ‘self-fund’ building projects, says ex-DfE property boss
Suggestion comes amid reports that school buildings funding will be diverted into defence budget.
Support-staff unions threaten industrial action over pay
GMB, Unison and Unite express ‘profound concerns’ over the direction of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body.
Revealed: the most popular GCSE and A-level subjects in 2026
Provisional entries data for this summer has been released by Ofqual – with sharp drops in computing and French among the standout trends.
DfE highlights Taylor Swift gig in crackdown on ‘one-off’ absences
Government publishes the research behind its plans to curb one-day absences, alongside a new parental communications guide for schools to help keep messaging ‘useful’.
Nearly three-quarters of nursery schools to cut costs amid pressures
Many maintained nursery schools are struggling to stay afloat, research shows – at a time when the government is talking up early years’ role in getting children school-ready.
Grants of up to £50k on offer for new ‘early education partnerships’
New partnerships between primary schools and early years settings will be given grants of up to £50,000 to improve reception readiness.
GCSE computing entries drop by 10,000 in two years
More than 10,000 fewer students are sitting GCSE computing compared to two years ago, while French has also seen a sharp decline.