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Scottish education performance falling, says study
Standards in reading, maths and science among 15-year-olds have declined over the long-term, research suggests.
High rate of UK teens skipping meals because of poverty
The UK progresses slightly in OECD education rankings - but food-poverty levels are above average.
Pisa: Wales slumps to worst school test results
Wales' scores are the UK's lowest, and the results gap has widened in reading, maths and science.
Care sector fears migration changes are a step back
Many in social care believe overseas staff saved the system from collapse, reports Alison Holt.
Buckton Fields Primary School building to be demolished
It is virtually brand new but was shut suddenly when problems were discovered with its structure.
Record numbers of children being home schooled
A parent says a range of factors were behind their decision to home-educate.
'If it wasn't for my foster carer I'd be in prison,' says Swindon man
Swindon's urgent push for more local fostering placements to help at-risk children.
Record number of girls on Borders College farming course
A record number of female students have started an agriculture course at Borders College.
Bankruptcy 'opportunity' after student loan crisis
Changes in the US are enticing more people to file bankruptcy to clear their student loans.
How assistance dogs can make a big difference at university
Students describe the realities of university life with - and without - an animal's help.
Ofsted inspection played part in Ruth Perry’s death, GP says
Ruth Perry's inquest has heard she feared house prices would fall following the Ofsted inspection.
Sir Frederick Gibberd College in Harlow to be demolished
The school in Harlow, which opened in 2019, will be demolished and rebuilt due to construction issues.
Windsor prep school appoints first female head after 675 years
Emma Károlyi joins the Windsor school famous for being the home of St George's Chapel's choir.
Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support
Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.
Ruth Perry: Inquest hears head felt humiliated after Ofsted inspection
Ruth Perry told her husband Jonathan she felt she would lose her job, the inquest into her death hears.
Teachers' strikes: When, where and why?
Four unions accepted a 6.5% pay rise in July, but NASUWT members are now taking action short of a strike.
Cambridge graduates create app to boost student safety
Users can activate pre-written text messages to trusted contacts if they need help on a night out.
£400m invested in England free childcare expansion
Nurseries and providers welcome rise in funding rates but say demand could soon outstrip capacity.
