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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.

A recent survey reveals that many of England’s 376 maintained nursery schools face severe financial struggles.

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.

Students spend thousands on university. So why don’t they bother attending lectures?

Like many universities, the London School of Economics (LSE) has an attendance policy which “requires” undergraduates to attend all in-person classes.

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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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.

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.

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee holds the first session of its new inquiry into neuroscience and digital childhoods.

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.

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.

New ETF report sets out sector priorities to strengthen SEND support across FE and skills

Half of England’s maintained nursery schools unable to balance budgets as funding review looms

A decolonial and transcolonial curriculum: an urgent political moment

Uptick in children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years

Students spend thousands on university. So why don’t they bother attending lectures?

University to launch defence technology courses

Middle classes are bearing the brunt of Labour’s private school raid

Manchester school reopens after two pupils and teacher stabbed

Birthday bunk-offs fuelling avoidable school absence

24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry

What is the evidence for the impact of digital devices on brain development?

Children and young people’s mental health: committees announce first evidence session

Student loans: Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Education Minister to face questions

Schools should ‘self-fund’ building projects, says ex-DfE property boss

Support-staff unions threaten industrial action over pay

Revealed: the most popular GCSE and A-level subjects in 2026

DfE highlights Taylor Swift gig in crackdown on ‘one-off’ absences

Nearly three-quarters of nursery schools to cut costs amid pressures

Grants of up to £50k on offer for new ‘early education partnerships’

GCSE computing entries drop by 10,000 in two years