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School closures: Dozens were at risk of collapse due to risky concrete
Concrete safety fears mean more than 100 schools in England have to change plans before term starts.
Which schools have shut buildings or moved over aerated concrete?
The government is not publishing a list of which schools are affected, but this is what we know.
Education: Calming children's worries before new schools
Moving to big school is nerve-wracking, but 11-year-old Beatrice says visiting beforehand helps.
Ukraine war: Back to school under Russian attacks
Ukrainians defy Russian air strikes and occupation to start the new school term.
Parts of Bradford schools shut over concrete fears
A type of concrete now long past its usual lifespan has been found at two primaries in Bradford.
Lack of uniform rules compliance disappoints MP behind legislation
Mike Amesbury, who was behind new legislation around school uniform costs, says it is being ignored.
Cost of living: Harlow uniform swap doubles sales in a year
The charity behind a summer pop-up shop says sales have doubled as parents' finances are stretched.
Inflation: Budget cooking class sees people ditch ready meals
As food prices soar, people at this cooking class are being taught to make meals on a budget.
Excluded pupils in West Midlands at risk of criminal exploitation
One 13-year-old from Birmingham describes how he was targeted by a drugs gang after being excluded.
University accommodation: 'I got into uni, but couldn't find anywhere to live'
A charity warns the number of new purpose-built rooms is tumbling, despite student numbers growing.
Nacton great-grandmother gets grade 8 in GCSE English
Anne Blowers, who works at Suffolk New College, wants to go on to complete a master's degree.
Canada considers foreign student cap over housing crisis
The country is looking at ways tackle the housing affordability crisis, including capping student visas.
Five takeaways from this year's GCSE results
England's exams watchdog said this year was about returning to normal - but it's not quite there.
Sheffield boy, 9, passes GCSE maths with top marks
Sheffield primary school pupil Harry Clark says he found the exam "relatively easy".
GCSE results set to drop close to pre-Covid levels
The pass rate is send to be much closer to 2019 levels, with the steepest fall in England.
Cost of living: 'Without a job, I'd have to turn down my uni place'
Young people say the cost of living crisis is shaping their decisions about higher education.
Youth mental illness drives rise in benefit claims, study suggests
There has been a sharp rise in people in their 20s and 30s claiming disability benefits, a think tank says.
Keir Starmer says Labour is working on a fairer student fees system
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the current system for students is "unfair and ineffective".
Eton: Free sixth-form colleges plans approved by government
Eton College and Star Academies say the three colleges have the "potential to be transformative".
