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This presentation by London Economics to MillionPlus summarises the significant divergence in higher education funding policies across the UK’s four Home Nations.

Julian Gravatt, Deputy Chief Executive, AoC, has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours today.

Advance HE is delighted to celebrate the recognition of its founding Chief Executive, Alison Johns, who has been appointed OBE in The King's Birthday Honours for services to higher education.

As environmental challenges intensify, environmental education (EE) has become increasingly important for promoting sustainable practices and supporting adaptation to environmental change.

A key headline from last week’s Department for Education (DfE) school workforce statistics is the further progress the Government has made towards its 6,500 teacher target, with 4,654 more teachers above its 2023/24 baseline in the parts of the system DfE is targeting.

Cambridge OCR has called for a Natural History GCSE “that gives young people of all backgrounds access to the benefits of nature”, as the Department for Education launches a consultation on the content of the new qualification.

A joint Elevate Great and Henry Smith Foundation evidence review on Financing in Early Education and Care highlights that design of financing, rather than overall spend, shapes access, quality, and outcomes in the UK.

Community change-makers up and down the country are being celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List today.

Young Brits are set to benefit from Dutch style employment support as the Government steps up localised support to tackle rising NEET numbers.

Every child, regardless of where they grow up or which school they attend, will benefit from enriching activities that build the skills, confidence and relationships they need for life and work thanks to government action announced today.

Ofsted has today published the first of our annual updates to the education inspection toolkits and operating guides.

In a landmark moment for education, young people will soon be able to grow the knowledge and skills they need for future careers shaped by science, technology and environmental change, as the new Natural History GCSE is one step closer to being taught in classrooms.

We have been named one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026, ranking 49th.

On Thursday 18 June, members of the House of Lords will debate tackling child poverty.

The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people.

The hidden costs for parents of children attending a prom

Parents are facing significant financial pressure as the cost of school proms can exceed £300 per child, a new survey reveals.

Unhealthy school food ‘fuels disruptive behaviour’

Findings come as the government’s consultation on school food standards closes, ahead of new rules in September.

King’s Birthday Honours: heads and MAT leaders recognised

Multi-academy trust CEOs and headteachers are among many education figures included in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

The key changes to Ofsted inspection for 2026-27

Ofsted publishes updated grading toolkits and guides for inspectors coming into effect from September.

£60m framework to supply phone pouches for schools

Lockable pouches that prevent students from accessing their devices during the school day are central to the DfE’s plans for ‘phone‑free’ schools.

What’s going on in the world of higher education fees and funding?

AoC Deputy Chief Executive and FE Leaders named in King's Birthday Honours

Advance HE's founding Chief Executive recognised in King's Birthday Honours

Making a case for environmental education research: A comparison of Chile and the UK

Headlines of more teachers masks a more mixed picture on teacher shortages underneath

“The natural world is for everyone”: Natural History GCSE consultation opens

Beyond Spend: Why the UK faces a structural Early Years challenge

The King's Birthday Honours List

UK to roll out Dutch-style employment support across Britain

Every child to get access to enriching activities to build skills and confidence for life

Inspection materials updated ahead of September 2026

New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

Sellafield Ltd recognised as a top UK apprenticeship employer

Lords debates tackling child poverty

Getting the MenB vaccine ahead of starting university or college

The hidden costs for parents of children attending a prom

Unhealthy school food ‘fuels disruptive behaviour’

King’s Birthday Honours: heads and MAT leaders recognised

The key changes to Ofsted inspection for 2026-27

£60m framework to supply phone pouches for schools