Nottingham Student Carer Meets King Charles at Windsor
Danny Donnelly, a young adult carer from the University of Nottingham, attended the King's Carers Reception, discussing the challenges faced by unpaid carers in education and employment.
Danny Donnelly, a young adult carer from the University of Nottingham, attended the King's Carers Reception, discussing the challenges faced by unpaid carers in education and employment.
Thousands of Birmingham parents have been fined for taking children out of school during term time for holidays, with over 11,600 penalties issued in recent months despite increased fines.
As schools break for February half-term, the NSPCC provides crucial guidance on when children can be left home alone, stressing maturity over age and safety planning.
A former geography teacher at a Catholic girls' school in Plymouth has been sentenced to prison for multiple sex crimes against two students, including assaults on school premises and grooming behaviour.
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RecommendedStudent loan debt interest accrued at a staggering rate of £482 per second last year, with graduates facing £15.2bn in interest while repaying only £5bn, highlighting a broken system.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 highlights top comprehensive schools in the Midlands, recognizing their achievements despite facing greater challenges than selective institutions.
Martin Lewis criticizes Chancellor Rachel Reeves for freezing student loan repayment thresholds, affecting 5.8 million graduates with debts up to £99,987.
Schools across the West Midlands have received new Ofsted ratings under a revamped inspection framework, with no institutions achieving the top 'exceptional' grade in the latest batch.
Parents in England must apply by key term deadlines to access 30 hours of free childcare annually, with eligibility based on work hours and income thresholds.
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RecommendedA comprehensive 10-year Education Estates Strategy aims to replace crumbling classrooms with modern, inclusive facilities, backed by billions in funding and a focus on SEND inclusion bases.
Derby College Group apprentices are refurbishing Over The Wall Camp's new headquarters, creating accommodation for volunteers who support children with serious illnesses.
A Huddersfield teacher has been indefinitely prohibited from teaching after admitting to attending school under the influence of alcohol on multiple occasions, with a panel citing insufficient remorse.
Professor Paresh Wankhade from Edge Hill University's Business School has been awarded nearly £350,000 to evaluate the clinical transformation model of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust. The three-year project, in partnership with Swansea University,
Jack Woodwark, 16, is training as a scaffolder under his father Steve's guidance at William Davis Homes' Garendon Park site in Loughborough, combining on-site work with college studies.
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RecommendedWalsall Council has approved a £1 million contribution and a 125-year lease for a new £50 million free school on Reedswood Park woodland, the first school to open in the area in over 40 years.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her student loan policy changes as fair, while Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell criticizes the interest rates as egregious.
The head of Ofsted, Sir Martyn Oliver, has branded the traditional six-week summer break as 'bizarre' and called for schools to consider moving or shortening it, citing low annual school attendance percentages.
Latest financial accounts reveal all eight Welsh universities are operating with a collective deficit of £116 million, prompting staff reductions and strategic overhauls across the sector.
Asda is urging the government to reverse DWP rule changes that defund leadership apprenticeships for those over 21, warning it could hinder career progression and waste levy funds.
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RecommendedAsda warns that proposed defunding of leadership apprenticeships could restrict career progression and harm local communities, citing £2.7m investment and 200+ colleagues trained.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses NUS calls to reverse student debt repayment changes, defending threshold freezes as necessary tough choices.
Over 1,400 children in Birmingham are participating in Rocksteady's in-school rock band program, boosting confidence, academic progress, and school engagement through music education.
A ladies-only creative writing group in Rhyl meets weekly to write, share, and connect, welcoming women of all ages and experience levels in a supportive environment.
Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate has selected 12 Year 6 pupils as Thrive Ambassadors to support peer wellbeing. They are undergoing a four-week training course to promote kindness and emotional understanding across the school.
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RecommendedSt Gregory's Catholic Primary in Margate hosted an immersive maths escape room for NSPCC Number Day, engaging pupils in collaborative problem-solving and themed activities to support the charity's vital work.
UK families can access significant financial support through Child Benefit, Household Support Fund, HAF programme, and HRP claims, with up to £12,550 available for childcare during half term.
Chilton Primary and Upton Junior School in Kent celebrated NSPCC Number Day 2026 with Countdown-style quizzes, creative costumes, and maths activities, raising funds for charity.
Georgia Ellams, a first-year Airbus Degree Apprentice at Coleg Cambria, has been selected as one of only 20 young people in the UK to represent the country on a Scouts of the World Award project in Ghana this Christmas.
HMRC urges young people in England to claim unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth £2,242 on average during National Apprenticeship Week, with 758,000 accounts still unclaimed.
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RecommendedNational Highways opens 44 apprenticeship roles across civil engineering, project management and data science, with current apprentices sharing their transformative career journeys.