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A new HEPI Policy Note offers a fascinating insight into what today’s undergraduates think about some of the most controversial and divisive issues facing society.

As Chinese universities surge in the Times Higher World University Rankings, provoking prognostications of a ‘new world order in global dominance of higher education and research’ (Phil Baty speaking to the New York Times), the global challenge for universities in the UK and...

Following government’s confirmation of tighter compliance measures, the Russell Group has published new recommendations to reinforce confidence in the student visa system.

Patients in so-called ‘dental deserts’ will benefit from the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 20 years, with 50 extra dentists to be trained in the regions that need them most from 2027 onwards.

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DfE Update 3 June

04 June 2026

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

Ten million free breakfasts have been served to children across England through the government’s free breakfast club programme — unlocking 5 million hours of childcare and representing potential savings of up to £25 million in childcare costs for working families.

On 9 January 2026 the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation of Global Banking School Limited and Oxford Brookes University, specifically in relation to Oxford Brookes University students taught by Global Banking School Limited through a partnership between the...

DfE urged to delay ‘devastating’ PE premium axing

‘Irresponsible’ scrapping of direct payments has come too late for next year’s budget planning, say leaders.

Smartglasses and earpieces may worsen exam cheating in schools, says Ofqual

Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.

Social media ban must exclude educational content, MPs warn

With ministers considering a ban on social media for under-16s, a parliamentary group highlights the educational value of some content.

Ofqual must move ‘really fast’ on smart tech cheating, says chief regulator

Ofqual must “move really fast” to tackle the threat of smart glasses and other tech being used to cheat in exams, its chief regulator has said.

Tech-driven cheating demands ‘really fast’ action, says exams chief

High-tech devices such as smart watches pose a challenge that must not be underestimated, warns Ofqual chief regulator Sir Ian Bauckham.

City & Guilds threatened with legal action over ‘disgraceful’ staff cuts plan

A union is threatening awarding giant City & Guilds with “legal and industrial action” over its workforce redundancy plans.

School absence: Study urges focus on wider wellbeing factors

Lower life-satisfaction is associated with decreased school attendance suggesting a need to place wider wellbeing measures at the heart of efforts to address persistent absence.

Study shines light on ‘opaque’ exclusion practices in schools

Concerns have been raised about the growing use of “opaque” school exclusion practices that operate “outside of statutory oversight”.

Milburn Review: Early years sector could offer two-pronged approach to help tackle youth unemployment, leaders suggest

The early years sector could help tackle rising youth unemployment through both the early identification of children at risk of becoming NEET and by employing young people, the response to a government-commissioned review suggests.

Early Years Voice urges competition watchdog to look at funding rates within its review of childcare costs

Campaign group Early Years Voice (EYV) has written to the chief executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), urging her to undertake a ‘full market’ investigation into childcare charges, including whether the Government hourly funded rate set is ‘adequate’, as...

Education secretary encouraging all schools to join Government's free breakfast club programme

The education secretary is encouraging all primary schools to get involved in its free breakfast club programme, as the policy marks a milestone of having served 10 million free breakfasts to over 300,000 children, across 1,250 clubs.

Life satisfaction levels closely linked to school absence rates, study shows

Pupils that miss school, including those that are persistently absent, are more likely to experience low levels of satisfaction with their life, research shows.

Braisby joins Edge Hill to replace v-c who left after nine months

Second interim spell for former Buckinghamshire New leader who joins Omskirk-based institution at time of flux.

New HEPI Policy Note ‘A breed apart? What do young undergraduates think of controversial and divisive issues?’

Collaborating to be more competitive: how universities can work together to improve doctoral skills training

Russell Group urges targeted action on study visa fraud to protect and support genuine students

Brand new dental school places in 'dental deserts'

DfE Update 3 June

10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

Investigation into Global Banking School Limited and Oxford Brookes University

DfE urged to delay ‘devastating’ PE premium axing

Smartglasses and earpieces may worsen exam cheating in schools, says Ofqual

Social media ban must exclude educational content, MPs warn

Ofqual must move ‘really fast’ on smart tech cheating, says chief regulator

Tech-driven cheating demands ‘really fast’ action, says exams chief

City & Guilds threatened with legal action over ‘disgraceful’ staff cuts plan

School absence: Study urges focus on wider wellbeing factors

Study shines light on ‘opaque’ exclusion practices in schools

Milburn Review: Early years sector could offer two-pronged approach to help tackle youth unemployment, leaders suggest

Early Years Voice urges competition watchdog to look at funding rates within its review of childcare costs

Education secretary encouraging all schools to join Government's free breakfast club programme

Life satisfaction levels closely linked to school absence rates, study shows

Braisby joins Edge Hill to replace v-c who left after nine months