Headteachers criticise ‘brutal’ Ofsted inspection framework
Campaign group’s survey of schools finds ‘overwhelmingly negative’ reactions to new inspection system.
DfE plans to overhaul early years teacher training
Ministers are planning to shake up teacher training routes for early years teachers, which would see them gain the same qualification as other teachers.
Part-time work ‘the norm’ as students’ money fears increase
Nearly nine in 10 UK undergraduate applicants expect to work during studies, with many relying on earnings to get by.
Labour’s EU reset has a university problem
Labour wants an EU reset but won't touch tuition fees.
There is now no alternative but for the sector to grasp the scale of the challenge it faces
The higher education sector has seen sustained critique from both ends of the political spectrum.
There is no growth without universities
Andy Burnham PM cannot save the economy unless he tackles university reform.
University World News - Global edition: week ending 21 June 2026
The global window on higher education.
Rising living costs push nine in ten university students into term-time work
Rising living costs are pushing almost nine in ten university students to plan for term-time work, according to a new survey.
Weekly Round Up - 19/06/2026
A look back at the last week in education, a peek at what's coming up, plus lots of other bits and...
Education Eye - 19 June 2026
Steve Besley's Education Eye: week ending 19 June 2026
Welcome to Education Eye, a regular update detailing the policies and stories happening in UK education, compiled by Steve Besley.
What's happened this week?
Important stories across the board:
The...
How should universities respond to cuts in teaching, demographic decline and greater competition?
Having finally finished reading it yesterday evening, I have come to the conclusion that the one book every vice-chancellor, aspiring vice-chancellor and chair of council should read on the beach this summer is Capitalizing on College: How higher education went from mission...
Retrieval practice vs worked examples: When to use which
We talk about a lot of different strategies on our blog that all have been shown effective for student learning.
A vision for teaching English
Curriculum documents are strange things. At their worst, they’re dead paper: worthy phrases, careful compromises and lists of dry content.
International Graduate Outcomes: pilot to strengthen data on global graduates
Improving the evidence base on international graduate outcomes remains a key priority for the UK higher education sector.
Too cool for school? Not in our overheating classrooms
After May saw record-breaking temperatures in the UK, another warm spell is under way in parts of England.
The predictive value of standardised test scores for future attainment: The impact of achievement level
In many countries, school evaluations take into account the average progress their students make on standardised tests relative to their peers.
Independent Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts: Back to the future?
There was a time when a Labour government saw independent schools as central to delivering its education strategy.
STEM must remain part of the enrichment conversation
The Department for Education’s new Enrichment Framework is a welcome recognition that education extends beyond the classroom.
BBSRC invests in 21 new Fellows
BBSRC invests £10 million in 21 new Fellows as part of its ongoing commitment to develop the next generation of independent research leaders across the UK.
Exam board accused of 'unfair' treatment of pupils
Scotland’s exam board has been accused of ‘opaque’ and ‘grossly unfair’ treatment of young people who have recently completed National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher exams.