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Wrong country, inadequate PPE: Government baffles railway figures with China image on UK campaign

Exclusive: ‘If that photo’s on a UK railway, then they’re breaking a few rules’

The Independent UK

Ministers ‘dragging feet’ on adding Black history to curriculum, teaching leader warns

Exclusive: ‘The government is making good noises at the moment – but really there’s not been any action and it…

The Independent UK

Government could send in 'commissioner' if Nottingham's inadequate children's services don't improve

'Ofsted do alert and have alerted the Department for Education, and they will determine the approach'

Nottingham Post

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Serious child safeguarding concerns remain, Education Secretary told

Council officials in Bradford and Solihull where vulnerable children were murdered gave ‘inadequate’ reassurances, a cross-party group of MPs said.

The Independent UK

Grammar schools expansion being ‘seriously’ considered by Government

Kit Malthouse, the new Education Secretary, reaffirmed Liz Truss's commitment to lifting the ban on selective schools

The Telegraph

Are schools staying open following the Queen’s death?

Schools are expected to stay open as usual but non-urgent government business such as routine announcements, press releases and ministerial…

Evening Standard

Pupils less likely to hit expected standard in England by the end of primary school

The gap between disadvantaged pupils and others grew as the impact of the pandemic was felt

Wales Online

Hopes pandemic effects are 'temporary' as Nottingham primary school literacy and maths levels drop

Schools are now 'playing catch-up'

Nottingham Post

'Kids' SATs results show we still need to bridge the gap in their education'

The gulf between the disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged has widened due to the pandemic, as this week's SATs results show, says…

Daily Mirror

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Nottingham car wash boss 'can't keep his own car clean' over demolition dust on former college site

The contractor says it is trying its best to limit disruption

Nottingham Post

Universities call for a tuition fee rise – here's what that would mean for students and taxpayers

University vice-chancellors in England and Wales have recently called for an increase in tuition fees.

The Conversation

Schools must stay open five days a week despite energy bill struggles, says minister

Education leaders will manage within ‘existing budgets’, says schools minister Will Quince

The Independent UK

‘Extend pupil premium to close destinations gap for disadvantaged teenagers’

Teach First said it cannot be right that children are less likely to have the same employment or education opportunities…

The Independent UK

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New school uniform law: What is it and will it help to save money?

Everything you need to know about the new school uniform laws

Evening Standard

Government hits out at schools 'considering three-day week' as energy bills spiral

Alarming claims have circulated that schools have looked at shutting their doors to afford the heating - but the Department…

Daily Mirror

Cash-strapped parents struggling to pay for uniforms as schools ban unbranded clothing

Parents struggling to feed their children are fretting the start of the school term as many schools have banned the…

Daily Mirror

North Tyneside schools announce cheaper or free uniform and winter coats to help with cost of living crisis

New guidance from the Department of Education requires schools to make uniforms more accessible to families as the cost of…

Chronicle Live

Special needs schools vote pulled at last minute as report ‘significantly out of date’

Council chiefs were due to face questions from the public about monitoring the social media of some parents

Bristol Post

Lionesses write to Tory leadership hopefuls over access to football for girls

Just 63% of schools in England offer equal football coaching to boys and girls, the FA found.

The Independent UK

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Covid rule breaches led to 13,000 school exclusions, figures show

Children were excluded for reasons including purposefully coughing near others and not adhering to social distancing rules.

Liverpool Echo

13,000 school exclusions due to breach of Covid rules, figures show

Children were excluded for various reasons including non-compliance with social distancing.

The Independent UK

Schools in England face funding crisis as costs soar, study warns

Institute for Fiscal Studies says spend per pupil set to be lower in 2025 than in 2010, with budgets already…

The Guardian - UK

Government urged to act as nine in 10 schools in England in need of repair

Government urged to tackle crumbling school buildings as National Education Union expresses shock

The Guardian - UK

Doubt over future of devolution despite positive meetings with ministers

The devolution saga continues

Manchester Evening News

Survey finds 32% of girls ‘cannot access period products at school’

Girlguiding is calling on the Department of Education to fully evaluate England’s Period Products Scheme and make it permanent

Wales Online