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Education news

A selection of education news stories with links to more detailed articles online

4 Oct 2022

Protecting our children online - are we making progress?

Ten years ago the Internet Watch Foundation was given the power to remove images of children being abused and to track down the sources. How have things changed since then?

26 Sept 2022

Could UK schools adopt a 4 day week?

American schools are trialling 4 days weeks with longer teaching days

15 Sept 2022

Should teachers and pupils wear the same uniform at school?

Parents argue that pupils and staff dressing alike creates a sense of identity and community

5 Sept 2022

Report concludes failure is baked into the UK education system

Despite decades of policy attention, there has been virtually no change in the ‘disadvantage gap’ in attainment over the past 20 years. Report claims that England stands out internationally for nearly non-existent improvements in skills when making comparisons across generations.

15 Aug 2022

How much does a degree cost?

A 3 year degree in England now costs is £49,441 before adding in course materials, food, entertainment and transport

10 Aug 2022

Trigger warnings on over 1000 university texts

UK universities are issuing warnings where books might be upsetting for students.

9 Aug 2022

Shortage of UK teachers predicted as the new term approaches

Applications for education roles dropped by 32% in thge last 3 months

5 Aug 2022

Government aims to reduce the financial burden on students

Student loan interest rates in England and Wales will be reduced to 6.3%

3 Aug 2022

Tackling digital poverty is needed now if skills gap is to close

There will be five million digitally under-skilled workers in the UK by 2030

1 Aug 2022

Charity report that record numbers can't afford school uniforms

In Scotland demand for free uniforms and equipment provided by the 'Back to School Bank' charity has almost tripled.

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