The “alarming” level of children missing school has become a “stubborn and damaging issue”, according to the chief inspector of Ofsted, England's schools regulator. Sir Martyn Oliver said he was…
The number of people starting an apprenticeship in England has risen, with higher apprenticeships increasingly popular, according to the latest data. There were 339,000 apprenticeship starts in the year up…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed plans to remove the value added tax (VAT) exemption for private schools in the autumn Budget. The government says the money raised will help fund…
Here is the plain text result: Persistent absence from schools is higher in Norfolk than the national average - but what are the human stories behind this? At secondary school…
Most students will leave university owing money. The Student Loans Company says graduates in England leave university with average debts of £48,470. In general, most graduates can expect to earn…
The amount of maintenance help available varies across the UK. Undergraduate students in England and Wales will be able to borrow more for day-to-day living costs next year. The maximum…
University fees in Wales are set to rise to £9,535 a year - nearly a £300 increase - from September 2025. The Welsh government announcement brings tuition costs in Wales…
Here is the result in plain text: Giving teachers in Northern Ireland the pay rise unions have asked for is "simply impossible," according to the education minister. Paul Givan told…
The government has announced £740m of funding to increase the number of places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in mainstream schools in England. The money, part…
For the first time in his life, 20-year-old James has made friends. He has been living and studying at a college which supports his complex learning disabilities, but his family…
