Digital technology lessons proposed for NI school pupils
Learning about digital technology from an early age, and "awareness of different cultures" are part of planned changes to what is taught in schools.
Valued by children, but feeling undervalued by society
In Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings across the world, staff are greeted each morning with hugs, smiles, laughter and occasionally some tears.
AI visibility is reshaping how students discover universities
Students are increasingly using AI systems to explore university options.
To tackle the NEET crisis, FE and employer relations need investment, says AoC
The government needs to invest in the relationship between businesses and further education colleges if it is to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), the Association of Colleges has said.
School Belonging and Attendance: How much difference can it make?
Schools across the country continue to grapple with stubbornly high absence rates in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Insights from early years settings
This paper offers practical lessons for government on how to better serve boys from low-income families, both in policy making and delivery.
Cambridge joins new global coalition for responsible AI development
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is among the first organisations from across the creative industries to join The Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM).
Almost 180 more Youth Hubs to help young people build skills and find jobs
Thousands of young people across Great Britain will benefit from access to expanded employment and wrap-around support services as the locations of almost 180 new Youth Hubs are confirmed this morning [15 June 2026].
Master of Trinity College, Cambridge: Professor Sir David Baulcombe
His Majesty King Charles III has been pleased to appoint Professor Sir David Charles Baulcombe FRS FMedSci to succeed Professor Dame Sally Davies GCB DBE FRS FMedSci when she steps down later this year.
What challenges do schools and colleges face in providing mental health support for students? MPs investigate
On Tuesday, the Education Committee and Health and Social Care Committee will examine the government’s progress in improving mental health support in schools and colleges.
Steep fall in teacher pension payments ‘highly likely’
Employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme are set to fall – after rising to nearly 29 per cent this year, minister says.
Enrichment benchmarks: no government commitment on funding for schools
The government’s long-awaited enrichment benchmarks for schools have finally been published, encompassing areas such as civic engagement, the arts, nature and sport.
Social media ban cautiously welcomed by school leaders
Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X will all be inaccessible to under-16s under government plans, but messaging apps such as WhatsApp will be permitted.
New enrichment benchmarks: What schools need to know
Schools will be expected to provide broad and varied enrichment activities, celebrate participation and achievement and work with external partners where necessary as part of the new enrichment framework.
Farage: I’ll appoint political enforcers to stop schools promoting diversity
A Reform UK government would ban schools and colleges from engaging in diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives and appoint Whitehall enforcers to ensure compliance, the party has said.
Governor oversight of food standards ‘risks being counterproductive’
Making a lead governor oversee the implementation of new school food standards “feels haphazard” and “risks being counterproductive”, ministers have been warned.
College free meals rate lifted after backlash
College students will receive the same per-learner funding for their free meals entitlement as school pupils following backlash from further education leaders.
New enrichment benchmarks: What colleges need to know
Schools and colleges will be expected to provide broad and varied enrichment activities, celebrate participation and achievement and work with external partners where necessary as part of the new enrichment framework.
Farage: I’ll appoint political enforcers to stop colleges promoting diversity
A Reform UK government would ban schools and colleges from engaging in diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives and appoint Whitehall enforcers to ensure compliance, the party has said.
Apprenticeship subcontracting review launched by DWP
A “full review” of apprenticeship subcontracting rules and policy is set to run over the coming months, the government has said.