Schools Urged to Combine Inset Days for Affordable Holidays
On the Beach proposes consolidating inset days into weeks to reduce term-time absences and help families access cheaper off-peak holiday deals, amid rising fines and costs.
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Student Loan System Taxes Ambition, Punishes Poor Youth
A new analysis reveals England's student loan system acts as a punitive graduate tax, disproportionately burdening disadvantaged youth and crushing social mobility, with Birmingham's children hit hardest.
Atom Bank Funds Youth Access to Top Universities
Atom Bank has distributed over £13,000 through its Futures Fund to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds secure places at Russell Group universities, while expanding tech scholarships and internships.
School Swimathon Funds Brain Tumour Research in Memory of Joshua
The John Lyon School is hosting a swimathon fundraiser to support Team Joshua and Brain Tumour Research, honoring a former student who died from a brain tumour at age 18. The event aims to boost funding for vital research into this deadly disease.
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Free Art & Design Club for Teens in Dover
The National Saturday Club provides free weekly sessions for 13-16-year-olds in Dover, focusing on art and design skills development until August 2026.
GBBO Winner Nadiya Hussain Quits Teaching Job Over Health
Nadiya Hussain, the 2015 Great British Bake Off champion, has tearfully announced her resignation from a primary school teaching assistant role after just three months, citing severe health complications.
Hogarth Primary Inspires Pupils with Aspirations Week
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood held Aspirations Week, featuring art projects and career talks to encourage pupils to dream big and explore diverse professions.
Teacher's 'Weird' Messages Lead to Professional Conduct Finding
A senior teacher at Launceston College has been found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct after sending sexually-charged messages to a former pupil, though he was not barred from teaching.
HMRC's Three-Month Warning for £2,000 Childcare Claims
Parents earning under £100,000 can claim up to £2,000 annually per child through Tax-Free Childcare, but must reconfirm eligibility every three months to avoid payment stoppages.
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Teacher Banned for Sex with Pupil and Lying to School
A Midlands teacher has been indefinitely banned from the profession after admitting to a sexual relationship with a pupil in 2003 and lying about it to a recent employer, with a panel citing serious misconduct.
Young Councillors Inspired by Parliament Visit to Drive Change
School council members from Hogarth Primary in Brentwood visited the Houses of Parliament, gaining insight into how their local efforts translate to national politics and empowering them to implement change.
World Book Day Authors Inspire Hull Children at Library
Bestselling authors Christopher Lloyd and Serena Patel will host a free reading event at East Park Library in Hull to celebrate World Book Day and encourage children to discover the joy of reading for fun.
World Book Day Event at Leigh Library with Author and Illustrator
Bestselling author Christopher Lloyd and award-winning illustrator Sheena Dempsey will host a special free event at Leigh Library in Wigan next month to celebrate World Book Day and encourage children to discover the joy of reading.
MP Urges Families to Have Say on SEND Reforms
Northfield MP Laurence Turner, who had additional needs as a child, calls on Birmingham families to engage with the government's controversial SEND system overhaul consultation.
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World Book Day Author Event at Mablethorpe Library
Renowned author Nathanael Lessore will visit Mablethorpe Library for a free World Book Day event on February 27, aiming to inspire young readers and combat declining reading rates among children.
Edge Hill University Shortlisted Nine Times for Nursing Awards
Edge Hill University's School of Nursing and Midwifery has been shortlisted nine times for the Student Nursing Times Awards, often called the 'Oscars' of UK nursing. Nominations include best student experience and teaching innovation.
New SEND Rules: 270,000 Fewer Children Get EHCPs
New SEND regulations in England will restrict education, health and care plans to children with severe or complex needs, reducing EHCPs by approximately 270,000.
Student Loan Freeze May Add £9,300 to Graduate Debt Repayments
Young workers on minimum wage face a potential £9,300 stealth tax increase due to Labour's freeze on student loan repayment thresholds, impacting lowest-earning graduates.
Graduate Gets £120 Student Loan Refund, Urges Checks
Bridie Pearson-Jones received a £120 refund after overpaying her student loan. She urges graduates to review their balances as millions may be eligible for similar refunds amid high interest rates.
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Tories Vow to Scrap Interest on Student Loans in England
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces plan to abolish interest on Plan 2 student loans, calling it an unfair debt trap, while Labour prioritizes maintenance grants.
Liverpool-Oxford Innovation Pact to Keep UK Businesses
Liverpool and Oxford have signed a partnership to boost research and commercialisation, aiming to retain high-growth businesses in the UK and create 40,000 jobs by 2030.
Lecturer Banned for Inappropriate Student Messages
A college lecturer has been indefinitely removed from the teaching register after a panel found he sent sexual messages to students and failed to maintain professional boundaries.
Teacher Banned for Snapchat Messages to Vulnerable Pupil
Kaodi O'Loughlin Campbell has been struck off after admitting inappropriate communication with a boy from a special school, including telling him to delete messages.
Dolly the Sheep: First Cloned Mammal Announced
On this day in 1997, British scientists at the Roslin Institute announced the birth of Dolly the sheep, marking a historic breakthrough in cloning technology.
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Warwickshire Primary School With 12 Pupils Set to Close
Great Alne Primary School in Warwickshire, operating at less than 10% capacity with just 12 pupils, faces closure due to financial unsustainability and declining enrollment, despite community opposition.
Nadiya Hussain Quits BBC to Train as Teacher
Former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain reveals she's leaving television to become a teaching assistant, with plans to train as a full teacher after BBC cancelled her show.
Graduate's £75,000 Debt Burden Highlights University Cost Crisis
A mother shares her daughter's story of graduating with £75,000 debt despite earning degrees, highlighting unfair interest rates and the need for education funding reform.
Edge Hill University Shortlisted Eight Times for Nursing Awards
Edge Hill University's School of Nursing and Midwifery has been shortlisted in eight categories at the Student Nursing Times Awards, including best student experience and teaching innovation of the year.
Cardiff and Vale College Starts Work on Two New £119m Campuses
Construction has officially started on two new campuses for Cardiff and Vale College in the Vale of Glamorgan, representing a £119 million investment. The projects include a waterfront campus in Barry and an aerospace training centre at Cardiff Airport, b
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Monmouth School Head Melvyn Roffe Awarded MBE
Haberdashers' Monmouth School Head Melvyn Roffe receives an MBE from HRH The Princess Royal, honouring his lifelong dedication to education and community engagement.
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