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.
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.
‘Brain architects, not babysitters’: Norland aims for university title
Amid concern over graduate outcomes and the declining value of a degree, one UK higher education provider that boasts a practically perfect employability record is setting its sights on official recognition – and disproving those who might question whether its students need to...
University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal
The University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an employment tribunal.
Scottish private school co-founded by Tilda Swinton to close
A private school in Moray co-founded by Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton is to close amid financial pressures, it has been announced.
Sellafield Ltd recognised as a top UK apprenticeship employer
We have been named one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026, ranking 49th.
A pre‑populist moment for higher education? Reading beyond the headlines of the British Social Attitudes Survey
The latest findings from the British Social Attitudes Survey have quickly captured attention across the higher education sector.
New polling on universities
Public First conducted an online anonymous poll of 500 UK organisational decision-makers between the 1st and 13th April 2026.
Revealed: the widening gender gap in MAT CEO pay
There has been a sharp rise in the salary gap between male and female leaders of the 100 biggest academy trusts, Tes analysis reveals.
Eastern trusts plan 42-school merged MAT
The Inspiring Futures through Learning trust and Chiltern Learning Trust hope to merge next year if their plan gets DfE approval.
Russell Group warned over ‘divisive’ support for entry thresholds
New leader of research-intensive grouping says ‘challenging conversations’ needed but critics urge united front against political attacks.
Grammar schools are inclusive, says Ofsted
Ofsted has branded every grammar school inspected so far under its new framework as inclusive, prompting a backlash from social mobility campaigners.
Cleaners consider strike as Ark cancels wage agreement
One of England’s most influential academy trusts has stopped offering the real living wage to staff this year, blaming stretched budgets and falling rolls.
Private school founded in 1889 closes with an hour’s notice
A 137-year-old private school has shut just days after its head teacher claimed it had been saved from closure.
Cambridge fined £875k for automated test blunder
The University of Cambridge has been fined £875,000 after automated marking failures caused tens of thousands of people to receive incorrect English language test results, including some needed for visa, immigration and university applications.
Students who went to private school fear being cancelled for views
University students who went to private schools are more fearful of being “cancelled” for their views than those from state schools, a report has found.
ASCL to create ‘safe space’ for trust CEOs to ‘amplify’ their voice
New network aims to make government more aware of the challenges being faced by academy trust leaders.
Groups raise concerns over STEM subjects in schools
A group of expert organisations has written to the Scottish Government raising concerns about uneven exam standards for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects in secondary schools.
Half of England’s maintained nursery schools unable to balance budgets as funding review looms
A recent survey reveals that many of England’s 376 maintained nursery schools face severe financial struggles.
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.