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.
One in four graduates will lose financially from going to university, IFS estimates
A quarter of UK graduates can expect to be financially worse off after going to university, especially those who take creative or performing arts degrees, according to new estimates by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
The links between disadvantage and the achievement grade in school inspection
Ofsted introduced its new inspection framework in November last year. Since then, the relationship between the achievement grade and disadvantage has been subject to scrutiny.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention in 2026 - June Update
Back in April, we told you the recruitment market was eerily quiet. Now that the 31st May resignation deadline has been and gone, we can see just how quiet, and what this might mean for schools.
Secondary school recruitment: 2025/26 update
In April we published an interim analysis (and accompanying joint report) on secondary school recruitment activity in England. With peak hiring season now past, this post brings us up to date with the latest data.
BPS launches report highlighting the impact of educational psychologists ahead of SEND reform
The British Psychological Society (BPS) has published a new report showcasing how educational psychologists (EPs) are improving outcomes for children and young people across the UK - as decision making continues around proposed reforms to the SEND system in England.
Why teacher education and knowledge matter: Insights from the Teacher Knowledge Survey
Although subject knowledge is of fundamental importance for teachers, a great teacher is far more than a walking encyclopedia.
Toxic “looksmaxxing” social media trend is pushing boys towards extreme body obsession, misogyny, and self-harm, Centre for Young Lives report warns
A new report from the Centre for Young Lives thinktank published today (Thursday June 25th) warns that the fast-growing online trend known as “looksmaxxing” is driving some boys and young men towards dangerous body image pressures, extreme behaviours, and misogynistic worldviews.
Deltapoll: 95% of NEU members believe their school will struggle to afford an unfunded pay rise
Deltapoll interviewed a representative sample of 4,131 NEU Members, online, between 3 - 8th June 2026.
Evaluation of Whizz Education: Maths-Whizz Intelligent Tutoring Programme
Maths-Whizz is an Edtech programme consisting of an online AI-enabled adaptive tutoring system that provides personalised maths tutoring to pupils, alongside a library of digital resources and live reports for teachers.
The Tutor Trust Post-16 Tutoring Programme evaluation
Achieving a grade 4+ in GCSE English and maths at Key Stage 4 is critical in supporting positive study, training, and work transitions beyond formal education, with students not achieving this level at the end of Key Stage 4 currently required to resit these subjects post-16.
The enduring impact of Section 28 in UK schools and colleges
One of the achievements of this Pride Month is the Section 28 Justice Coalition’s success in reaching the threshold for a government response to its petition for a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28.
Teacher recruitment falls to a decade low, but staffing challenges remain
A new report from Teacher Tapp and SchoolDash, funded by Gatsby, paints a complex picture of England’s teacher workforce.
Better understanding the complex factors affecting children's outcomes - major new Early Childhood Development systems mapping report
Early Years policymakers could better understand the complex, interconnected factors shaping children’s outcomes - and use it to drive more joined-up policy development and collaboration across Early Childhood Development practice, and with sectors such as health, education and...
Jisc and EAUC launch new guide to help universities and colleges act on the environmental impact of AI
New practical guidance aims to bridge the gap between the accelerated development of AI tools and sustainability ambitions across UK post-16 education and research.