Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children
A new pilot scheme helps councils find eligible children who are unregistered for free school meals.
£30.00
You are here
BBC Education
English smacking ban being considered by government
Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.
Fears children at risk due to taxi driver licensing
Children are being put at risk of abuse across the UK due to less stringent taxi rules, a Labour MP warns.
Primary schools close as strikes target Swinney's constituency
Unison members, which includes janitors and classroom assistants, have walked out over council pay.
Why adults are returning to school to study maths
A primary school in Dunmurry is running maths classes for parents and grandparents with the aim of helping both student and children
'Adopting was the best decision I ever made'
A woman from Norfolk says it is a "no-brainer" for families to think about adoption.
Christian schools' legal challenge against VAT on fees
The King's School, in Fair Oak, Hampshire, says VAT on school fees is unlawful discrimination.
Children to stay in education or training in NI until 18
At present, young people in Northern Ireland can leave school at the age of 16.
Dad says taking parental leave was 'challenging'
A dad said taking shared parental leave came with "stigma attached to it".
Councils 'sleepwalking into crisis' over schools
Authorities are being urged to discuss falling pupil numbers as a regional issue.
Pupils face two-hour commute under new rules in Wales
Parents say their children may have to walk up to three miles in difficult conditions.
New nursery safety rules welcomed by parents
The new government guidelines on food and eating in nurseries come into force in September 2025.
London primaries urged to teach kids about misogyny
Sadiq Khan launches teaching tool to educate primary school children about healthy relationships.
MP calls for review of school building inspections
Fifteen schools currently have ceilings in need of urgent repair, with issues missed during surveys.
Teacher who sent indecent images to 'boy' banned
He asked for photos of the "boy" performing sexual acts, a Teaching Regulation Agency report says.
School scheme 'punishes poverty', says Belfast principal
The head of an Irish-speaking school in west Belfast says a new funding scheme punishes the poor.
Risks still present after head's death, sister says
The sister of head teacher Ruth Perry challenges Reading councillors over the response to her death.
Schoolchildren doing more exercise in Wales - survey
A nationwide survey also asks students questions on topics including mental health and screen time.
University student dies after incident at gym
Police say the death is "being treated as unexplained".
Universities cut jobs to close funding black hole
Cardiff University's boss says redundancy numbers are uncertain as Bangor also seeks job cuts.
