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BBC News - Education and Family
News and features from BBC News - Education and Family
- Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
- University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary…
- Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban
Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called fo…
- Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
- 'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student fi…
- New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to…
- Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the…
- The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty tra…
- Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay…
- Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
BBC Newsround
Latest Newsround stories
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Ricky has your Thursday Newsround. Sir David Attenborough turns 100 this week so we take a look back…
- Watch Newsround
Ricky has your Thursday Newsround. Sir David Attenborough turns 100 this week so we take a look back…
- Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign…
- Send us your messages for Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday!
Send in a video message wishing Sir David Attenborough a happy birthday!
- Elections 2026: Which votes are happening today - and for what?
There are important votes taking place in Scotland, Wales and England in May. But who is voting? And…